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What Is the Name Applied to the Type of Climate

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What is the name applied to the type of climate and vegetation of high latitude areas of shrubs,mosses,and grasses?


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Melatonin

A substance created by the pineal gland responsible for controlling sleep and wakefulness cycles.

Islets of Langerhans

Clusters of pancreatic cells that produce hormones, including insulin, critical for regulating blood sugar levels.

Glucagon

Glucagon is a hormone produced by the pancreas that increases blood glucose levels by stimulating the liver to convert stored glycogen into glucose.

Insulin

An agent generated in the pancreas that manages the concentration of glucose in the bloodstream by aiding the absorption of glucose by the body's tissues.

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