THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

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Across
  1. 4. gland that releases hormones for fight or flight response
  2. 5. chemicals released by a cell or gland in one part of the body that sends messages affecting cells in another part of the body
  3. 7. gland that secretes eight different hormones that control the other endocrine glands; also called the "master gland"
  4. 8. Ms. Davis teaches this and loves it
  5. 9. system that controls slower, long term processes such as growth and development
  6. 11. molecule found in carbohydrates and is produced by plants; C6H12O6
Down
  1. 1. secrete hormones to the blood stream
  2. 2. maintains balance in the body
  3. 3. releases insulin to regulate blood sugar
  4. 6. system that receives hormones from the pituitary gland so growth and development can take place
  5. 10. system that sends and receives messages quickly; short term communication
  6. 12. the organic element found in all organisms that were once living