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______________use occurs when a person takes a drug for no purpose other than for achieving a pleasurable feeling or an altered psychological state.
Prolactin
A hormone produced by the pituitary gland, primarily involved in milk production of mammals.
Graves Disease
An autoimmune disorder that results in the overproduction of thyroid hormones, causing hyperthyroidism.
Thyroid Hormone
Hormones produced by the thyroid gland, including triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), crucial for regulating metabolism, energy generation, and growth and development.
Aldosterone
A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that regulates sodium and potassium balance in the blood.
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