Endocrine System Crossword

promotes sperm cell development
initiates ovulation
hormone in the Adrenal Cortex increases blood glucose concentration in response to stress
gland that controls the release of the anterior pituitary hormone
hormone produced by the ovaries stimulate growth of primary sex organs such as the uterus and tubes
stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce glucocorticoids and androgen
in the ovaries, stimulates development of mammary glands' secretory tissue and aids in maintaining pregnancy
stimulates constriction of blood vessels
increases metabolic rate
in the anterior pituitary that promotes body tissue growth
produced by the pineal gland, this hormone regulates mood, sexual development, and daily cycles in response to the amount of light in the environment
increases metabolic rate and is required for normal growth
regulates the exchange of calcium between blood and bones; increases calcium level in blood
stimulates milk production
stimulates growth and development of the testes and penis
produces epinephrine
causes uterine contractions and the ejection of milk from the mammary glands
in the pancreatic islet; stimulates the liver to release glucose, thereby increasing blood glucose levels
Activates cells influenced by the SNS
hormones produced by the adrenal cortex; contributes to some secondary sex characteristics in women