Endocrine System
Across
- 3. excessive growth and height caused by hypersecretion of growth hormones
- 6. underproduction of a hormone by a gland
- 10. glands that secrete their products into ducts that lead to target cells
- 12. hormone secreted by the fat cells that suppresses appetite
- 13. below average height caused by hypersecretion of growth hormone
Down
- 1. organs that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to travel to target cells; ductless glands
- 2. mellitus disease resulting from underproduction of insulin
- 4. overproduction of a hormone by a gland
- 5. chemicals produced by glands that regulate many body functions
- 7. female gonads
- 8. enlargement of certain body parts (face, hands, feet, etc.)
- 9. male gonads
- 11. period of a womans life when menstruation stops