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The main function of the ileocecal valve/sphincter is to prevent small intestinal contents from entering the large intestine before digestion of food is completed.
Cortisol
A steroid hormone released by the adrenal glands, often in response to stress, that regulates various body functions.
Cushing's Syndrome
A condition caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol, leading to symptoms like weight gain and high blood pressure.
Diabetes Mellitus
a metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period.
Protein Synthesis
The biological process in which cells build proteins based on the genetic instructions carried by mRNA; involves transcription and translation processes.
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