Across
- 3. A the small gland attached to the base of the brain producing hormones that control other glands
- 5. A large gland behind the stomach that produces enzymes to aid in digestion
- 8. A gland in the neck that secretes hormones which regulates metabolism and growth
- 9. Four glands next to the thyroid that secrete hormones that regulate calcium in the body
Down
- 1. A part of the brain that secretes many hormones and controls body temperature and hunger
- 2. A small gland near the centre of the brain that controls sleep patterns
- 4. Female reproductive organs that secretes oestrogen, vital for the development and fertility
- 6. Small glands on top of the kidneys that produces hormones that help control blood sugar and burn fat
- 7. Chemical "messengers" of the endocrine system that are released into the blood
- 8. Male endocrine glands that secretes testosterone, a hormone vital for male development