Glands of the Human Body

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Across
  1. 3. - Clusters of cells in the pancreas that produce insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar levels.
  2. 4. - Part of the brain that controls body temperature, hunger, thirst, fatigue, sleep, and circadian rhythms.
  3. 5. - Four tiny glands in the neck that produce parathyroid hormone to regulate calcium levels in the blood.
  4. 7. - Pair of glands in women that produce eggs and secrete estrogen and progesterone for reproduction.
  5. 8. - Butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that secretes hormones to regulate metabolism, growth, and development.
  6. 9. - Organ behind the sternum that produces T-lymphocytes, which are important for immunity. Atrophies in adulthood.
Down
  1. 1. - Small gland in the brain that produces melatonin, which regulates sleep cycles.
  2. 2. - Pair of glands above the kidneys that secrete hormones like cortisol to regulate metabolism and the stress response.
  3. 3. - Pea-sized gland at the base of the brain that secretes hormones that regulate growth, metabolism, reproduction, and more.
  4. 6. - Pair of glands in men that produce sperm and testosterone for reproduction.