Endocrine system review crossword

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Across
  1. 1. made by the pituitary, this hormone is found in most human cells
  2. 2. glands where insulin and glucagon are produced
  3. 7. the part of the kidney regulated by the endocrine system
  4. 8. this part of the pituitary does not make hormones, but stores them
  5. 9. diatomic element needed to make hormones regulating metabolism (think fish!!)
  6. 10. glands that release substances into ducts are a part of this system
  7. 13. this gland produces hormones that increase blood calcium
  8. 15. another name for negative feedback is feedback ___________
  9. 17. the target site for antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
  10. 18. another name for human growth hormone (HGH)
  11. 20. glands that release hormones into the blood are a part of this system
  12. 21. steroid hormones are made from this
  13. 24. a hormone stored by the posterior pituitary, has to do with water reabsorption
  14. 27. made by the adrenal cortex, these control development of male characteristics
  15. 32. this hormone comes from thyroid gland, this tones down blood calcium
  16. 33. this part of the pituitary makes seven hormones
  17. 35. this hormone is responsible for breast milk release & uterine contractions
  18. 36. sugar diabetes are also given this name
  19. 37. there are two types of hormones, protein and __________
Down
  1. 1. high levels of TSH cause the thyroid gland to grow in size and form these
  2. 2. master gland of the endocrine system
  3. 3. syndrome caused by excess ACTH and excess glucocorticoid
  4. 4. involved in the menstrual cycle, this hormone is made from follicles in an ovary
  5. 5. a disorder associated with HGH that causes broadening of facial features
  6. 6. hormone that decreases blood glucose levels by converting excess glucose to glycogen
  7. 11. one of two hormones made by the adrenal medulla – fight or flight hormones
  8. 12. this controls the master gland of the endocrine system
  9. 14. hormone made by adrenal cortex, allows for water and sodium reabsorption
  10. 16. hormone involved in regulating metabolism
  11. 19. this hormone prevents shedding of the endometrium
  12. 22. hormones produced in one gland but affect another gland are known as this
  13. 23. glucagon comes from the alpha cells of islets of ____________
  14. 25. hormones produced by this gland help regulate cell respiration & metabolism
  15. 26. in the mammary glands, this hormone helps produce & secrete milk
  16. 28. hormone that raises blood glucose by telling the liver to convert glycogen to glucose
  17. 29. a decreased secretion of ADH or incorrect receptors for ADH in kidney cause this type of diabetes
  18. 30. skin bronzing caused by hyposecretion of glucocorticoids and mineralcorticoids
  19. 31. chemical regulators produced by glands
  20. 32. Adrenocorticotrophic hormone makes this hormone that stimulates glucose release
  21. 34. testosterone is secreted from this region