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Though neurons are the building blocks of our nervous systems,they can't do everything alone.______________ cells guide neurons into place during prenatal development,hold them still after the nervous system has developed,and keep the neurons safe from toxins.


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Epinephrine

A hormone also known as adrenaline, produced mainly by the adrenal glands, playing a central role in the body's 'fight-or-flight' response to stress, increasing heart rate, muscle strength, blood pressure, and sugar metabolism.

Aldosterone

A hormone produced by the adrenal glands that helps regulate blood pressure by controlling sodium and potassium levels in the body.

Pituitary Gland

Pea-sized endocrine gland in the forebrain; interacts closely with the adjacent hypothalamus.

Antidiuretic Hormone

A hormone, also known as vasopressin, that regulates water balance in the body by reducing the volume of water excreted by the kidneys.

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