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feedback regulation exocrine gland , exocrine gland A gland that discharges its secretion into a body cavity (such as the gut) or onto the body surface. Examples are the sebaceous and sw… gonadotropin , go·nad·o·tro·pin / gōˌnadəˈtrōpin/ (chiefly Brit. also go·nad·o·tro·phin / -ˈtrōfin/ ) • n. Biochem. any of a group of hormones secreted by the pitui… Prolactin , prolactin (lactogenic hormone; luteotrophic hormone; luteotrophin) A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland. In mammals it stimulates the m… Ghrelin , ghrelin A peptide hormone secreted by cells in the gastro‐intestinal tract that both stimulates the secretion of growth hormone and regulates feeding… Secrecy , Secrecy
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