Endocrine System

2. found in the middle of the brain & is important for sleep-wake cycles
6. produces multiple hormones that control pituitary gland
7. healthy lifestyle is _______
9. most common thyroid disorder in U.S.; affecting 14 million people. Immune cells attack healthy tissue instead of protecting it.
11. the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormone cortisol.
12. located on top of each kidney to produce hormones regulating blood pressure, heart rate & stress response
14. thyroid ________ most common among women, after age 30 and are very curable. Most common symptom is lump in neck.
15. located in front of neck and is important for metabolism
17. characterized as “holey bones” because the bone has become more open due to loss of bone cells.
18. the endocrine system is responsible for regulating a range of bodily functions through the release of

1. diabetes is diabetes diagnosed for the first time during pregnancy
3. The ___________ system is a series of glands that produce and secrete hormones that the body uses for a wide range of functions.
4. produces hormones that affect growth and reproduction
5. active until puberty and produces hormones for the development of a white blood cell called T cell
8. maintains control of calcium levels in bones and blood
10. located in the abdomen, controls blood sugar levels
13. endo=
16. =to secrete