Endocrine System #3 Crossword

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translates neural signals into chemical stimuli
causes increased contraction of the uterus during labor
tells the kidneys how much water to preserve
hollow structures within the thyroid gland and stores a sticky material
major hormone secreted by thyroid follicles (T4)
(T3) formed at target tissues by conversion of T4 to T3
enlargement of thyroid gland caused by iodine deficiency
lowers calcium in the blood
cells that secrete calcitonin
causes bones to release their calcium into the blood
produces 3 major groups of steroid hormones
collection of mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, and sex hormones
helps maintain the salt balance in the body
stimulates absorption of sodium by the kidneys
enzyme produced by the kidneys when blood pressure drops