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How Does the Endocrine System Transmit Its Messages? What Functions

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How does the endocrine system transmit its messages? What functions do the pituitary gland, adrenal glands, pancreas, and gonads (testes or ovaries) perform?


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Coping Abilities

An individual's psychological and behavioral capacities to manage stress and adversity.

Tax

A compulsory financial charge or some other type of levy imposed upon a taxpayer by a governmental organization in order to fund government spending and various public expenditures.

Stress

The body's response to any demand or challenge, which can be physical, mental, or emotional.

Defensive Coping Strategies

Psychological tactics employed to protect oneself from stress, anxiety, or emotional pain, often by avoiding reality.

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