Health Science

2. specialized organ in the immune system and is critical to T-cells.
4. small endocrine glands located in the neck.
7. makes gametes and is found in males and females.
10. made in the pancreas and people with diabetes often need more of it.
11. they are used to treat an overactive immune system.
14. this makes and secretes insulin.
15. sit on top of the kidneys and release hormones when in a stressful situation.
16. its many roles include being a hormone and a neurotransmitter.
17. regulates heart beat and blood vessels.
18. this contains endocrine cells.
23. this causes short stature do abnormal growth.

1. primary functions are to keep water in the body and to constrict blood vessels.
3. the thyroid glands produce an excessive amount of hormones( T3-T4).
5. chemicals released by a cell or glands.
6. this produces serotonin and melatonin.
8. located at the base of the brain and is an endocrine gland.
9. swelling of the thyroid gland.
12. causes high blood pressure do to the pancreas not producing enough insulin.
13. can be divided into endocrine and exocrine and found all over the body.
19. plays its role in child birthing and sexual reproduction.
20. excessive growth and significantly above average height.
21. a state where the thyroid glands are not making enough thyroid hormone.
22. a disposition of connective tissue and is more common in women than men.