Across
- 3. most common endocrine disorder
- 6. releases estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. (primarily estrogen)
- 9. number of hormones produced by the system
- 11. control the level of calcium in your body for the heart, kidneys, bones, and nervous system
- 12. body manages sleep by releasing melatonin
- 13. essential for thyroid gland to function
- 14. biological mechanisms whereby homeostasis is maintained
Down
- 1. control metabolism, blood pressure, sexual development, and response to stress
- 2. creates the hormones that control the thyroid, adrenal, ovaries, and testicles.
- 4. responsible for metabolism (how body uses energy)
- 5. regulates body's growth and development
- 7. tells other glands when to produce hormones
- 8. makes insulin for blood sugar levels
- 10. releases testosterone