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MRI,CT and PET Scans Are Useful Diagnostic Tools in Cases

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MRI,CT and PET scans are useful diagnostic tools in cases where infection is located in deep tissues,thereby saving the patient from an invasive biopsy.


Definitions:

Gonads

The reproductive organs in animals and humans that produce gametes (sperm in males, eggs in females); testes in males and ovaries in females.

Pituitary

A small, crucial gland located at the base of the brain responsible for regulating important functions by releasing hormones into the bloodstream.

Circadian Rhythms

Natural, internal processes that regulate the sleep-wake cycle and repeat roughly every 24 hours.

Adrenal Glands

Small glands located atop the kidneys that produce a variety of hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol, which are involved in stress response.

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