Endocrine system

3. most common endocrine disorder
6. releases estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. (primarily estrogen)
9. number of hormones produced by the system
11. control the level of calcium in your body for the heart, kidneys, bones, and nervous system
12. body manages sleep by releasing melatonin
13. essential for thyroid gland to function
14. biological mechanisms whereby homeostasis is maintained

1. control metabolism, blood pressure, sexual development, and response to stress
2. creates the hormones that control the thyroid, adrenal, ovaries, and testicles.
4. responsible for metabolism (how body uses energy)
5. regulates body's growth and development
7. tells other glands when to produce hormones
8. makes insulin for blood sugar levels
10. releases testosterone