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The respiratory center of the brain (taking into account input from chemoreceptors, pulmonary stretch receptors, and higher centers of the brain to determine respiratory output) is an example of a ________ circuit.
Metabolic Rate
The rate at which energy is expended by the body to maintain basic physiological functions and to perform activities.
Thyroid
A gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating the body's metabolic rate as well as heart and digestive function, muscle control, brain development, and bone maintenance.
Endocrine System
The network of glands and organs in the body that produce hormones to regulate various bodily functions.
Steroid Hormones
A class of hormones synthesized from cholesterol, including androgens, estrogens, and corticosteroids, which play various roles in the body's functioning.
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