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Computers store important start-up information on chips that are commonly known by the acronym ________.


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Endocrine System

A network of glands that produce and release hormones into the bloodstream to control many bodily functions, including growth, metabolism, and mood.

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol, involved in stress response and regulation of some metabolic processes.

Glucocorticoid

A class of steroid hormones that play a significant role in the regulation of metabolism, immune response, and stress within the body.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, often referred to as the "stress hormone," involved in the body's stress response.

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