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The adrenal gland excretes adrenalin (epinephrin) which is a hormone that gives sudden bursts of energy to muscles. Used a response to stress. Part of the fight or flight mechanism.
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interferons
What are characteristics called that an offspring inherits from its parents?
the answer is different parts of bodys
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liver
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SABC test answers?
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