Describe the Object Class

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Essay

Describe the Object class.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Glands

A pair of endocrine glands that release hormones that prepare the body for emergencies and stressful situations and also release corticoids and small amounts of the sex hormones.

Pituitary Gland

The endocrine gland located in the brain that releases hormones that activate other endocrine glands as well as growth hormone; often called the “master gland.”

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

A theoretical model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress.

Selye's GAS

General Adaptation Syndrome, a theory introduced by Hans Selye, describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress.