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endocrine system

The glands and organs that make hormones and release them directly into the blood so they can travel to tissues and organs all over the body.

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endomysium

The

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endothelium

The tissue which forms a single layer of cells lining various organs and cavities of the body, especially the blood vessels, heart, and lymphatic vessels. It is formed from the embryonic mesoderm.

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entity

A thing with distinct and independent existence.

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epaxial muscles

In adult animals, trunk

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epiglottis

A flap of cartilage behind the root of the tongue, which is depressed during swallowing to cover the opening of the windpipe

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epimysium

The

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epinephrine

More commonly known as adrenaline, is a hormone secreted by the medulla of the adrenal glands. Strong emotions such as fear or anger cause

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epithelial cells

Are

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equilibrium

Is defined as a state of balance or a stable situation where opposing forces cancel each other out and where no changes are occurring. An example of

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equivalent

A person or thing that is equal to or corresponds with another in value, amount, function, meaning, etc.

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eradicate

To destroy completely; put an end to.

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erodibility

Is the inherent yielding or nonresistance of soils and rocks to erosion. A high erodability implies that the same amount of work exerted by the erosion processes leads to a larger removal of material

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erratic

not being even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.

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eructated

It's burping, belching, or more technically,

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