A Taste of the Endocrine System

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  1. 1. The hypothalamus controls a person's emotions and _________.
  2. 5. The pituitary gland mainly controls ________.
  3. 6. This system houses the body's glands and their secretions.
  4. 8. This gland is located at the base of the brain.
  5. 11. The thyroid plays a major role in balancing the body's ________ levels.
Down
  1. 2. The secretions created by glands.
  2. 3. The pituitary is also referred to as the "________ gland".
  3. 4. This gland is the main connection between your endocrine and nervous systems.
  4. 7. The number of gland types in the endocrine system.
  5. 9. This gland resides at the bottom of your throat.
  6. 10. A secreting organ.