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    • Glucose
      A type of sugar found in the blood
    • Blood Sugar Levels

      The amount of glucose in the blood, regulated by insulin
    • Blood Sugar Levels - Normal Range (Fasting)
      70-100 mg/dL (normal), 101-125 mg/dL (impaired fasting glucose), 126 mg/dL and above (diabetes)
    • Blood Sugar Levels - Normal Range (Post-Meal)
      Less than 140 mg/dL (normal), 141-199 mg/dL (impaired glucose tolerance), 200 mg/dL and above (diabetes)
    • Hormones
      A chemical messenger produced by glands that travels through the bloodstream to affect target organs.
    • Target Organs
      Specific tissues or cells in the body that respond to the presence of a hormone, triggering a specific response or action.
    • Nerves
      A part of the nervous system that transmits information between different parts of the body.
    • Hormones
      Chemical messengers produced by endocrine glands that travel through the blood to reach other parts of the body with a specific effect.
    • Precise transmission
      A characteristic of nerves, allowing them to transmit specific and detailed information.
    • Hormones: Production
      Produced by endocrine glands
    • Hormones: Transportation
      Travel through the bloodstream
    • Hormones: Effect
      Have a general effect on the body, such as regulating growth, metabolism, or mood
    • Nerves: Production
      Part of the nervous system
    • Nerves: Transportation
      Transmit information through electrical and chemical signals
    • Nerves: Effect
      Have a specific effect on target cells or muscles, with a rapid response
    • Functional Similarity
      Both hormones and nerves are part of body systems (endocrine and nervous systems, respectively) that work together to maintain homeostasis and regulate bodily functions.
    • Impact on Health
      Both hormones and nerves can have a significant impact on overall health and well-being if they're imbalanced or malfunctioning.
    • Environmental Influence
      Both hormones and nerves are influenced by genetics, environment, and lifestyle factors.
    • Genetic Determinants
      Both hormones and nerves are determined by genetics.
    • Similar Functionality
      Both hormones and nerves regulate bodily functions in various ways, such as affecting growth, metabolism, mood, and movement.
    • Il y a ?
      Last word for "there is/are", used with singular nouns; means "there exists" or "it's true"
    • Contraction of "en" and "a"
      Used to indicate the existence or presence of something; connects to "avoir" in "il y a"
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