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structure forms between mother and her unborn baby and does the work of several organs
placenta
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the bundle of three blood vessels that connect an unborn baby with the placenta
umbilical cord
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an unborn child who is distinctly recognizable as a miniature baby
fetus
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transitional change from childhood into adulthood
adolescence
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study of the endocrine system
endocrinology
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endocrine gland that is sometimes referred to as the "master gland"
pituitary gland
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endocrine gland secretes hormones that regulate metabolism
thyroid
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"emergency action" hormone that prepares the body for stressful situations
epinephrine
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small clusters of endocrine gland cells that are located in the pancreas
islets of langerhans
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hormone that triggers sleepiness
melatonin
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female reproductive cell
ovum
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cluster of cells after implantation
embryo
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provides primary care for infants and children
pediatrician
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provides medical care for women during and after pregnancy
obstetrician
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the stage of development in which the body becomes physically able to reproduce
puberty
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helps regulate the body's growth and development; influences most of the body's functions
endocrine system
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growth hormone
somatotropin
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consist of the adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla; releases epinephrine
adrenal glands
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helps regulate blood pressure and the body's water balance
antiduretic hormone
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stimulates the body to repair itself following stress, inflammation, or injury
cortisol
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stimulates the kidneys to conserve sodium and excrete potassium and help regulate the body's water balance
aldosterone
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en,-end, or endo
"in, inside, or within"
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"science" or "study of"
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treats diseases and disorders of the endocrine system
endocrinologist
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the physical and chemical breakdown of complex nutrients into simpler, water-soluble substances the body can use
digestion
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part of the tooth that we see
crown
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contains nerves and blood vessels (tooth)
pulp
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main part of the tooth
dentin
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thin bonelike structure that covers the root
cementum
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hardest substance in the body
enamel
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study of the structure, functions, disorders, and diseases of the digestive system
gastroenterology
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largest internal organ of the body
liver
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large intestine: eliminates wastes and absorbs water
colon
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digestive juice that breaks down fats and oils
bile
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"surrounding or enclosing"
peri
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treats diseases of the teeth and gums
dentist
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treats diseases and disorders of the digestive system
gastroenterologist
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