Nervous and Endocrine Systems

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Across
  1. 3. Chemical Substance that acts a messenger in the body
  2. 4. Monitors body functions and connects nervous system to endocrine system
  3. 8. Type of signal used by the nervous system to send a message
  4. 10. A response to danger that occurs without input from your brain
  5. 11. Hormone that prepares the body for stress
  6. 14. Part of the brain that is responsible for thought, memory and conscious control of muscle movements
  7. 15. A factor that stimulates a receptor and brings about a response
  8. 16. ___________ nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord
Down
  1. 1. __________ gland is the master gland of the endocrine system
  2. 2. Gland found just above the kidneys. Secretes adrenaline
  3. 4. The name used to describe how the body maintains a constant internal environment
  4. 5. ____________ nervous system is made up of the rest of the nerves in the body
  5. 6. Organ that secretes hormones
  6. 7. Controls body's vital functions (breathing and heart rate)and connects brain to spinal cord
  7. 9. Part of the brain that automatically controls your coordination and fine muscle movements
  8. 12. System that uses hormones to coordinate body functions
  9. 13. System that uses electrical signals to control body functions