The Endocrine System

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Across
  1. 2. Small glands on the top of the kidneys that produce hormones that help the body control blood sugar
  2. 3. Chemical "messengers" of the endocrine system that are released into the blood
  3. 5. A part of the brain that secretes many hormones and controls body temperature and hunger
  4. 7. Male endocrine glands that secrete testosterone, a hormone vital for male development
  5. 9. a gland in the neck that secrete hormones which regulate metabolism and growth
  6. 10. A small gland attached to the base of the brain producing hormones that control other glands
Down
  1. 1. A large gland behind the stomach that produces enzymes that help with digestion
  2. 4. Femal reproductive organs that secrete estrogen, vital for development and fertility
  3. 6. a small gland near the center of the brain that controls sleep patterns
  4. 8. Four glands behind the thyroid that secrete hormones that regular calcium levels in the body