Endocrine System Review

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