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Match each numbered entry with the most relevant lettered entry below.
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Endocrine System

The endocrine system is a network of glands in the body that produces and secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate bodily functions.

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, often termed the "master gland," because it controls various hormonal functions of other endocrine glands.

Absolute Refractory Period

The period immediately following an action potential during which a neuron is incapable of firing another action potential, no matter how strong the stimulus.

Neural Impulses

Neural impulses, also known as action potentials, are the electrical signals that travel along neurons, transmitting messages throughout the nervous system.

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