Please Define the Following Key Terms

question 17

Essay

Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important?
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Definitions:

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland that lies anterior to the trachea and releases hormones that regulate the rate of metabolism.

TSH

Thyroid-stimulating hormone, a pituitary hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones.

Homeostasis

The regulation of internal conditions within the cells or organisms to maintain stable, constant conditions necessary for survival.

Calcium

A chemical element crucial for bone health, muscle function, and many cellular processes.