Endocrine System Review
Across
- 4. hormone delivered by thyroid that increases energy
- 6. gland that releases many hormones, including Growth Hormon, TSH, FSH, LH, oxytocin, prolactin
- 9. hormone from that conserves water in the kidneys
- 11. hormone from pineal gland that regulates circadian rhythms
- 12. glands that secrete hormones into body fluids to affect target cells
- 14. gland on top of kidneys, releases epinephrine (adrenaline) and cortisol and androgens
Down
- 1. hormone that keeps blood glucose in normal range, especially when stressed
- 2. gland found on neck that controls metabolism and energy
- 3. gland that is involved in immunity and decreases function after childhood
- 5. type of feedback that lowers or reverses the effect of the stimulus
- 6. organ that contains alpha na dbeta cells that monitor and adjust to blood sugar levels
- 7. hormone from pituitary that causes uterine contractions and social bonding
- 8. gland found posterior to thyroid that releases PTH to raise blood calcium
- 10. gland that releases melatonin and regulates sleep cycles
- 13. hormone that lowers blood sugar, excreted by pancreas