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The combining form ectop/o- means:
Calcitonin
A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate calcium levels in the blood by lowering them when they are high.
Glucagon
A hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels by promoting the breakdown of glycogen in the liver.
Biological Rhythms
Natural cycles of change in bodily functions or activities, including sleep-wake cycles and hormonal cycles, governed by internal biological clocks.
Melatonin
A hormone secreted by the pineal gland, involved in regulating sleep-wake cycles and circadian rhythms.
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