Across
- 3. ____ is the disease that results in hyperthyroidism/enlargement of thyroid gland
- 4. stimulates the secretion of growth hormones from the pitutary glands when its levels are low
- 7. Hormone secreting system that releases hormones directly into the blood stream
- 10. a ____ has deficiency in the secretion of growth hormones
- 14. condition induced by a shortage of insulin
- 15. alpha cells secrete this to increase glucose levels in the body
- 16. endocrine parts of the pancreas are called the Islets of _____
- 17. the part of the adrenal gland located at its periphery
- 18. change in physical characteristics of children once they reach adulthood
- 19. regulates carbohydrates, protein and fat metabolism
Down
- 1. estrogen stimulates the development of ___ glands in females
- 2. the master gland
- 5. when adrenaline is secreted ___ begin to dilate
- 6. synonym for epinephrin. fight or flight
- 8. interstitial cells of the testes
- 9. steroid hormones produced in the testes
- 11. a ____ mechanism regulates the timing and secretion of hormones to produce optimal performance.
- 12. maintain salt and water balance in the human body
- 13. hormone secreted by ovary that supports pregnancy