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The Thyroid Gland and Thyroxine Are the Master Endocrine Gland

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The thyroid gland and thyroxine are the master endocrine gland and master hormone for controlling the processes of puberty.


Definitions:

Sensory Neuron

Sensory neurons are nerve cells that transmit sensory information (e.g., touch, pain) from the body to the central nervous system for processing.

Effector

An organ or cell that acts in response to a stimulus, often leading to a physiological response in the body.

Reaction Time

The duration between the presentation of a stimulus and the initiation of the muscular response to that stimulus.

Knee-Jerk Response

A reflex action of the leg moving away from a stimulus, specifically a quick kick generated by tapping the tendon below the kneecap.

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