Nervous and Endocrine Systems

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Across
  1. 2. A response to danger that occurs without input from your brain
  2. 4. Chemical Substance that acts a messenger in the body
  3. 6. The name used to describe how the body maintains a constant internal environment
  4. 7. Gland found just above the kidneys. Secretes adrenaline
  5. 8. ____________ nervous system is made up of the rest of the nerves in the body
  6. 13. Hormone that prepares the body for stress
  7. 14. Type of signal used by the nervous system to send a message
  8. 16. A factor that stimulates a receptor and brings about a response
Down
  1. 1. System that uses electrical signals to control body functions
  2. 3. Organ that secretes hormones
  3. 5. System that uses hormones to coordinate body functions
  4. 6. Monitors body functions and connects nervous system to endocrine system
  5. 9. Part of the brain that automatically controls your coordination and fine muscle movements
  6. 10. Controls body's vital functions (breathing and heart rate)and connects brain to spinal cord
  7. 11. __________ gland is the master gland of the endocrine system
  8. 12. Part of the brain that is responsible for thought, memory and conscious control of muscle movements
  9. 15. ___________ nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord