ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

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Across
  1. 2. Gland that produces estrogen and progesteron
  2. 3. Disorder caused by cortisol excess
  3. 6. Hormone that increases blood pressure via vasoconstriction
  4. 8. Hormone involved in uterine contractions and milk ejection
  5. 11. Peptide from heart that inhibits renin release
  6. 12. Disorder due to underactive thyroid
  7. 14. Hormone that helps in long-term stress adaptation
  8. 18. Condition of excess growth hormone in adults
  9. 19. Anterior pituitary is controlled by ____ hormones
  10. 20. Enzyme secreted by kidney to regulate blood pressure
Down
  1. 1. Hormone that promotes red blood cell formation
  2. 4. Gland that produces melatonin
  3. 5. Disorder caused by insulin deficiency
  4. 7. Hormone that prepares the body for stress (fight or flight)
  5. 9. Hormone that regulates metabolism
  6. 10. Hormone that helps absorb calcium from the gut
  7. 13. Gland that produces insulin and glucagon
  8. 15. Condition caused by growth hormone excess in adults
  9. 16. Gland that produces corticosteroids
  10. 17. Hormone that promotes sleep-wake cycles