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