Across
- 3. System which transmits signals through nerves
- 5. Detect stimuli from environment
- 6. Gland which releases thyroxine
- 8. Liver + muscle cells convert glucose into this
- 10. Gland which releases oestrogen
- 11. System which secretes hormones
- 12. Gland which releases adrenaline
- 15. Hormone which maintains uterus lining
- 16. Diabetes treated with controlling diet + exercise
- 18. Neurone that connects sensory to motor neurones
- 19. Neurone that carries impulses from CNS to effector
- 20. Gland which releases testosterone
- 21. Stimulates egg maturation + produces oestrogen
- 23. Gland which releases insulin
- 24. Muscle or gland
Down
- 1. Hormone released when glucose levels are too high
- 2. Stage in life where child's body develops
- 4. Gap between two neurones
- 7. Develops uterus lining + stimulates LH
- 9. Stimulates egg release + progestrone production
- 10. Egg release
- 13. Brain or spinal cord
- 14. Diabetes treated with insulin injections
- 15. Contraceptive that contains oestrogen to inhibit FSH production
- 17. Neurone that carries impulses from receptor to CNS
- 22. Automatic, rapid + unconscious action