Endocrine System

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Across
  1. 2. found wrapped around the trachea
  2. 4. the endocrine system maintains the correct chemical level in the body through
  3. 8. part of the endocrine system found in females
  4. 9. a stable internal balance
  5. 11. the hypothalamus controls this type of rhythm
  6. 12. A cell is the smallest structural and functional unit of this
  7. 13. the part of brain that regulates temperature
  8. 15. the thymus is located between the lungs and the
  9. 16. A group of cells that monitor (test) the bloodstream for chemical imbalance
  10. 18. Each type of hormone is _______to affect only certain cells
  11. 21. part of the endocrine system found in males
  12. 23. the hypothalamus is stimulated by this gland
Down
  1. 1. the pituitary gland is found at the base of the
  2. 3. cells in the body match certain hormones because they have
  3. 5. where hormones are released to to tell target cells to balance chemicals
  4. 6. the thyroid is shaped like this animal
  5. 7. what maintains water balance
  6. 10. regulates blood sugar
  7. 14. is produced by the pineal gland
  8. 17. a cell consists of cytoplasm and a nucleus both enclosed in this
  9. 19. helps control blood sugar
  10. 20. endocrine glands are
  11. 22. tears, and digestive juices are all examples of an exocrine gland
  12. 23. gland that gets its name because it looks like a pine cone