Please Define the Following Key Terms

question 16

Short Answer

Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important?
-Utopian scientists

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Definitions:

Pituitary Gland

Pea-sized endocrine gland in the forebrain; interacts closely with the adjacent hypothalamus.

Antidiuretic Hormone

A hormone, also known as vasopressin, that regulates water balance in the body by reducing the volume of water excreted by the kidneys.

Luteinizing Hormone

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that plays a critical role in regulating the function of the ovaries and testes.

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that increases blood glucose levels, acting as an antagonist to insulin.