Endocrine System Terminology

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Across
  1. 8. Slows the rate of glucose entering bloodstream
  2. 9. Body’s immune system destroys beta cells
  3. 10. Makes and releases the Parathyroid hormone
  4. 11. Makes and trains T-cells
  5. 12. System that creates and releases hormones in the body
  6. 13. Suppress immune responses
  7. 14. Brain region regulating Sleep Cycle
  8. 15. Hormone that counteracts insulin
  9. 17. Makes and releases Melatonin
  10. 19. Releases insulin and glucagon
  11. 20. Maintain glucose homeostasis when glucose levels are high
Down
  1. 1. Internal biological clock of the body
  2. 2. Controls calcium levels
  3. 3. Maintain glucose homeostasis when glucose levels are low
  4. 4. Body develops a resistance to insulin
  5. 5. Makes eight special hormones
  6. 6. Releases hormones that help control metabolism
  7. 7. Reacts to messages from Nervous System
  8. 16. Manages stress response, blood pressure
  9. 18. Synthesize, store and release hormones