Explanation

• Insulin and glucagon regulate blood glucose (sugar) levels.
• Insulin lowers blood sugar by helping cells absorb glucose.
• Glucagon raises blood sugar by releasing stored glucose from the liver.
• Both hormones are produced by the pancreas.
• They work together to maintain normal blood sugar levels.

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• Protease is the enzyme that breaks down proteins into amino acids.
• It helps digest proteins in the digestive system.
• Proteases are produced in the stomach, pancreas, and small intestine.
• Amino acids are absorbed by the small intestine.

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• An endemic disease is a disease that is constantly present in a specific population or geographic area.
• Examples:
• Malaria
• Chickenpox
• Dengue Fever

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• Epidemic: A sudden, unexpected spike in cases within a specific community or region.
• Pandemic: An epidemic that has spread globally, covering multiple countries or continents.

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• Meteorology is the science of the atmosphere and weather patterns.

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• Climatology: weather patterns and climate changes over time.
• Oceanography:  oceans, marine ecosystems, currents, and the seabed.
• Geology: Earth's solid rocks, minerals, and the physical history of its structure.
• Astronomy: celestial objects, space, and the physical universe beyond Earth

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• Oranges are well-known for being rich in Vitamin C.
• It is essential for immune function, skin health, and other bodily processes.

Additional information 

• Vitamins are essential nutrients
• That your body requires in small amounts to function, grow, and develop properly.
• They are divided into two main groups:
• water-soluble (like Vitamin C and the B-vitamins)
• fat-soluble (like Vitamin A, D, E, and K)

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