endocrine system
The endocrine system is a network of glands that produce and secrete hormones, which regulate various bodily functions and maintain a state of balance within the body.
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- cystic fibrosis
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- endocrinology
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- growth hormones
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- hypothalamus
- hypothyroidism
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