Endocrine System

2. Each type of hormone is _______to affect only certain cells
5. the hypothalamus is stimulated by this gland
6. gland that gets its name because it looks like a pine cone
9. found wrapped around the trachea
10. the thymus is located between the lungs and the
11. is produced by the pineal gland
13. A group of cells that monitor (test) the bloodstream for chemical imbalance
15. the part of brain that regulates temperature
18. cells in the body match certain hormones because they have
19. tears, and digestive juices are all examples of an exocrine gland
20. the thyroid is shaped like this animal
22. regulates blood sugar
23. a cell consists of cytoplasm and a nucleus both enclosed in this

1. the pituitary gland is found at the base of the
2. endocrine glands are
3. what maintains water balance
4. the hypothalamus controls this type of rhythm
7. helps control blood sugar
8. a stable internal balance
12. where hormones are released to to tell target cells to balance chemicals
14. part of the endocrine system found in females
16. the endocrine system maintains the correct chemical level in the body through
17. part of the endocrine system found in males
21. A cell is the smallest structural and functional unit of this