Unit 3: Evolution of the Sick Human

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Endocrine System

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A system in the body responsible for producing and regulating hormones.

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Hormone

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Chemical substances produced in the body that regulate the activity of cells or organs.

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Receptor Molecule

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A molecule in a cell that binds to specific substances, triggering a response in the cell.

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Negative Feedback

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A mechanism in which a system responds to a change by returning to its original state or decreasing the rate of change.

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Leptin

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A hormone made by fat cells that helps regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger.

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Protein

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Large molecules composed of amino acids that perform various functions in the body.

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Amino Acids

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Building blocks of proteins, essential for various biological processes.

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Leptin Resistance

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A condition in which the body does not respond properly to leptin, leading to difficulties in regulating hunger and energy balance.

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Transcription

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The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

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Translation

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The process in which cellular ribosomes create proteins using the information in messenger RNA.