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Endothelial Membrane
A thin layer of cells that lines the interior surface of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels, forming an interface between circulating blood or lymph in the lumen and the rest of the vessel wall.
Blood-Brain Barrier
A selective barrier that prevents certain substances in the bloodstream from entering the brain tissue, protecting the brain from infections and toxins.
Hormones
Biological chemicals that serve as messengers, coordinating bodily functions by transmitting signals from one cell to another.
Pituitary Gland
A pea-sized gland at the base of the brain that produces hormones influencing various bodily functions.
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