a chemical messenger that transfers information and instructions from one set of cells to another
hormones
the brain contains the-
Hypothalamus gland, pituitary gland, and pineal gland
disease caused by the Epstein Barr virus
mononucleosis or mono
a disease that occurs when your body's immune system attacks your own tissues and organs
Lupus
hormone that controls the level of calcium in the blood
parathyroid (PTH)
the pineal gland secretes-
melatonin
when antibodies are passed from the mom to her baby through the placenta and breastmilk
passive natural immunity
body produces antibodies in response to a vaccine
artificial active immunity
the lymphatic network begins with microscopic tubes known as-
capillaries
prevents lymph from leaking into extracellular spaces-
one-way valves
body produces antibodies in response to exposure to a live pathogen
natural active immunity
main collecting vessel for the lymphatic network draining lymph from the left side of the body
thoracic duct
glands that release hormones directly into the bloodstream
endocrine glands
occurs when we are protected from a pathogen by immunity gained from someone else
passive immunity
occurs when your immune system is responsible for protecting us from a pathogen
active immunity
glands that are not part of the endocrine system
exocrine glands
where your immune system interferes with your thyroid gland function, which causes your thyroid gland to reduce or stop the production of thyroid hormones.
hashimoto's disease
master gland of the endocrine system
pituitary gland
when your body makes too much thyroid hormone-
hyperthyroidism
gland is active until puberty and produces hormones that develop t cells
thymus glands
measures your blood sugar over the last three months
A1C test
glands that produce hormones important for regulating blood pressure, heart rate, and stress repsonse
adrenal gland
when your body does not make the insulin your need
diabetes