Endocrine System Crossword
Across
- 2. : specialist in internal secretions
- 8. : breakdown of sugar
- 12. : cancerous tumor of a gland
- 15. : hormone secreted by the adrenal gland
- 16. : tumor of the parathyroid
- 17. : hormone secreted by the pancreas that controls the metabolism and uptake of sugar and fats
- 18. : beginning of first menstruation
- 19. : incision into the thyroid
- 23. : deficiency of sugar
- 24. : excessive urination
- 25. : breakdown of matter into energy
Down
- 1. mellitus : metabolic disease characterized by excessive urination and hyperglycemia
- 3. : hormone secreted by the pancreas that stimulates the liver to increase blood sugar levels
- 4. : excessive calcium in the blood
- 5. : excessive thirst
- 6. : enlargement of the thyroid
- 7. : creation of ketone bodies
- 9. : discharge of milk
- 10. : lack of menstrual flow
- 11. : inflammation of the pancreas
- 13. : presence of urinary waste in the blood
- 14. : pain in the pancreas
- 20. : normal functioning thyroid
- 21. : removal of the thymus
- 22. : pertaining to low blood sugar