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It's known as the "master gland."
pituitary gland
It's the hormone responsible for "emergency action."
It the process by which the body "burns" food and generates energy.
Metabolism
Refers to stomach
Gastro-
It's the tissue around a tooth that provides protection from decay.
gingiva
Movement of water, digestion of food and other substances into the bloodstream is called what?
Along with Vitamin C, it's an antioxidant.
Vitamin E
"tooth"
Dent-
Dont-
Regulates metabolism
Thyroid
Your bodies main source of energy should come from this.
Carbs
It the common unit of measure for food energy value.
Amino acids
Regulates blood sugar
Islets of Langerhans
It's fat-like and are typically insoluble in water.
Lipids
A digestive system doctor.
Gastroenterologist
It's the largest internal organ.
Liver
Peri-
Regulates sleep
Pineal
It does the work of several organs and is connected between a mother and unborn child.
This is the physical and chemical breakdown of complex nutrients into simpler usable substances.
Digestion
It's the smallest portion, according the recommended food guide.
"in, inside or within"
en-
end-
endo-
Regulates blood calcium
Parathyroid and thyroid