Endocrine System

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Across
  1. 2. Each type of hormone is _______to affect only certain cells
  2. 5. the hypothalamus is stimulated by this gland
  3. 6. gland that gets its name because it looks like a pine cone
  4. 9. found wrapped around the trachea
  5. 10. the thymus is located between the lungs and the
  6. 11. is produced by the pineal gland
  7. 13. A group of cells that monitor (test) the bloodstream for chemical imbalance
  8. 15. the part of brain that regulates temperature
  9. 18. cells in the body match certain hormones because they have
  10. 19. tears, and digestive juices are all examples of an exocrine gland
  11. 20. the thyroid is shaped like this animal
  12. 22. regulates blood sugar
  13. 23. a cell consists of cytoplasm and a nucleus both enclosed in this
Down
  1. 1. the pituitary gland is found at the base of the
  2. 2. endocrine glands are
  3. 3. what maintains water balance
  4. 4. the hypothalamus controls this type of rhythm
  5. 7. helps control blood sugar
  6. 8. a stable internal balance
  7. 12. where hormones are released to to tell target cells to balance chemicals
  8. 14. part of the endocrine system found in females
  9. 16. the endocrine system maintains the correct chemical level in the body through
  10. 17. part of the endocrine system found in males
  11. 21. A cell is the smallest structural and functional unit of this