Endocrine System – Chapter 16

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Across
  1. 4. More than one hormone produces the same effects at the target cell location
  2. 7. A strong stimulant of uterine contraction
  3. 8. The simplest endocrine controls are
  4. 10. Functions to regulate electrolyte concentrations in extracellular fluids, particularly Na+ and K+
  5. 14. One hormone opposes the action of another hormone
  6. 15. A neuroendocrine organ is the ________________
  7. 16. Glands that produce hormones but lack ducts
  8. 17. An enlarged, protruding thyroid gland
  9. 19. Nerve fibers stimulate hormone release
  10. 20. Steroid hormones are synthesized from
Down
  1. 1. At one time, a lab technician would taste urine to determine what type of diabetes?
  2. 2. Persistent low levels of a hormone can cause its target cells to form additional receptors
  3. 3. Paired _________ glands are organs superior to the kidneys
  4. 5. Protein kinases are enzymes that _________various proteins
  5. 6. A polypeptide hormone released by the parafolllicular cell of the thyroid gland
  6. 9. One hormone cannot exert its effects with another hormone being present
  7. 11. Decreasing blood volume and BP, and rising blood levels of K+, stimulate ___________ secretion
  8. 12. Prevents swings in water balance, helps to avoid dehydration, and water overload
  9. 13. ________ hormone is actually two iodine containing amine hormones
  10. 18. Hormone release by another hormone