Endrocrine System

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Across
  1. 6. mineral substances,such as sodium and potassium
  2. 7. ia a rare chronic disease characterized by abnormal enlargement of the extremities
  3. 10. secreted by the hypothalamus
  4. 13. hormone secreted by the beta cells of the pancreatic islets
  5. 14. excessive thirst
  6. 16. protein hormone secreted by fat cells
  7. 19. stimulates the secretion of hormones by the thyroid gland.
  8. 22. hormone release during the second half of the menstrual cycle
  9. 23. influence the sleep-wakefulness cycle
Down
  1. 1. insufficient or absent secretion of the parathyroid hormone
  2. 2. stimulates ovulation in the female
  3. 3. corticosteroid that has an anti-inflammatory action
  4. 4. insulin resistance disorder
  5. 5. hormone increases the production of melanin in melanocytes
  6. 8. steroid hormone secreted by the testicles and adrenal cortex
  7. 9. autoimmune disease, antibodies destroy cells of the thyroid gland
  8. 11. exaggerated hyperthyroidism
  9. 12. works with the parathyroid hormone to decrease calcium levels
  10. 15. benign tumor of the adrenal gland
  11. 17. pea-sized gland that is divided into two parts
  12. 18. caused by very high blood sugar
  13. 20. not enough cortisol or aldosterone
  14. 21. abnormally high concentration of calcium
  15. 23. tumor of the pineal gland