Endocrine System

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Across
  1. 2. a type of gastric exocrine secretory cell that is not inhibited by somatostatin
  2. 6. an insulin independent glucose transporter used in liver cells, insulin is only required when packaging glucose as glycogen
  3. 10. located in the outer layer of the adrenal gland and its secretion is independent of the hypothalamus or pituitary gland
  4. 12. significant drop in glucose levels, resulting in coma or death, as the brain cannot function properly without a sufficient supply of glucose
  5. 13. rare condition where the pituitary gland produces excess growth hormone after puberty, even after the growth plates have closed, resulting in thicker bones and exceptional growth
  6. 14. body's state post-meal, when there is an excess of fuel coming in, associated with increased insulin secretion and anabolism
  7. 16. produced by G cells, enhances gastric motility, inducing stomach contractions and brings basic electrical rhythm closer to its threshold
  8. 17. the portion of the pituitary gland, AKA anterior pituitary composed of hormone secreting cells
  9. 19. type of hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex, including aldosterone
  10. 22. process of producing fat
  11. 23. hormone produced by D cells that inhibits the release of gastrin, activity of ECL cells, and the secretion of HCl from parietal cells which all leads to a decrease in gastric secretion.
Down
  1. 1. type of feedback that involves the release of cortisol to prevent chronic inflammation or an overreactive immune response
  2. 3. bottom layer of the adrenal gland that secretes catecholamines
  3. 4. hormone that stimulates uterine contractions for childbirth, causes milk ejection, and aids in parent-offspring and mating bonding
  4. 5. hormone that stimulates mammary gland to produce milk and is suppressed by dopamine
  5. 7. smaller fat derived molecules produced in liver in between meals and is an alternative fuel source for the brain
  6. 8. a mineral that is crucial for thyroid hormone production
  7. 9. type of cells attacked in type 1 diabetes
  8. 11. enlargement of the thyroid gland and can form due to insufficient or absence of dietary iodine
  9. 15. too much thyroid hormone resulting in high basal metabolic rate, low heat intolerance, and weight loss
  10. 16. disease where the immune system produces antibodies that overstimulate the TSH receptor, causing the thyroid gland to produce excessive amounts of thyroid hormone
  11. 17. major post absorptive state hormone and regulates blood sugar levels in the body increasing glycogenolysis when blood sugar levels are low by converting stored glycogen in the liver to glucose and releasing it into the bloodstream
  12. 18. utilized by the vagus and intrinsic nerves to activate chief and parietal cells, enhancing the production of pepsinogen and HCl
  13. 20. primarily synthesized in the liver and plays a crucial role in bone growth and protein synthesis
  14. 21. happens during the post-absorptive state, when cells undergo the breakdown of large, energy-rich molecules