Endocrine System #1 Crossword

coordinates and directs the body cells
chemical messengers used by the endocrine system
classification of hormones
include sex hormones made in the gonads and hormones produced by the adrenal cortex
cyclic fatty acids promoting uterine contractions
cell which bears receptors for hormones
specific organ on which a hormone or a substance acts
molecules that relay signals received at receptors on the cell surface
chief means of regulating blood levels of almost all hormones
pea-sized body attached to the brain; controls growth
large ductless gland in the neck that secretes hormones regulating growth through rate of metabolism
next to thyroid and regulates calcium levels in the body
ductless glands situated above the kidneys, secretes epinephrine, norepinephrine, and corticosteroids
pea-shaped gland in the brain that produces melatonin
situated in the neck and produces T cells for the immune system