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Realizing the Significance of ÖTzi, the "Ice Man", Archaeologists Scoured

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Realizing the significance of Ötzi, the "Ice Man", archaeologists scoured the site and recovered:


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Master Gland

Often referred to the pituitary gland, it regulates crucial body functions and other endocrine glands.

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, crucial for regulating vital body functions and general wellbeing through hormone secretion.

Neuroendocrine Cells

Neurons that produce neurohormones.

Neurohormones

Hormones produced by neuroendocrine cells; transported down axons and released into interstitial fluid; common in invertebrates; in vertebrates, the hypothalamus produces neurohormones.

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