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-What term would a meteorologist give to the weather event represented on the map above?
ACTH
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, a pituitary hormone that stimulates the production of cortisol from the adrenal cortex.
Adenohypophysis
The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland responsible for secreting several key hormones that regulate various physiological processes.
Prostaglandin
Class of physiologically active substances present in many tissues; among its effects are vasodilation, stimulation and contraction of uterine smooth muscle and the promotion of inflammation and pain.
Glucocorticoids
These are a class of corticosteroids that play a role in glucose metabolism, anti-inflammatory processes, and immune system modulation.
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