Endocrine Hormones

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Across
  1. 3. prepares the body for stress (fight/flight)
  2. 6. (F)regulates the menstrual cycle
  3. 7. for milk production and mammary gland development
  4. 9. triggers release of LH and FSH
  5. 10. triggers primordial germ cells to mature
  6. 14. decreases blood calcium
  7. 16. promotes pleasure, motivation, and satisfaction
  8. 17. signals bone and muscle tissue to grow
  9. 18. (M)regulates libido, bone/fat/lean mass, and RBC and sperm production
  10. 20. inhibits other hormone release and helps GI function
  11. 21. increases blood gluscose
  12. 22. targets adrenal glands to release stress hormones
  13. 23. decreases metabolism during stress
  14. 25. stimulates metabolism passively
  15. 26. regulates BP with Na and K
  16. 27. controls thyroid hormone production
  17. 28. increases alertness, arousal, and attention during stress
Down
  1. 1. lowers blood glucose
  2. 2. (F)prepares for pregnancy and placental development
  3. 4. increases blood calcium
  4. 5. regulates the HPA axis for stress
  5. 8. controls menstrual cycle and egg release
  6. 11. Growth hormone releasing hormone
  7. 12. triggers release of TSH
  8. 13. causes water retention and regulates BP
  9. 15. sleep and circadian rhythm regulation
  10. 19. actively stimulates metabolism
  11. 24. contracts the uterus during childbirth and assists lactation