Endocrine System #5 Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle has 15 clues. Answers range from 7 to 17 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

produce insulin, which aids cells in taking glucose from the blood
something sweet siphoning from the body
metabolic state of raised levels of ketone bodies in the body tissue
insulin receptors become unresponsive
produce glucagon, which stimulates liver cells to release glucose
small cone-shaped gland found in the third ventricle of the brain
inhibits melanin formation and secreted by the pineal gland
secreted by thymus to control maturation of T cells
almond-sized organs located in the pelvic cavity
an estrogen less potent than estradiol
major estrogen producer in the ovaries
fluid filled structure in which an ovum develops before ovulation
process of ovulation and menstruation in females
a woman female organs begin to atrophy, making her no longer able to bear children
sensor that monitors and responds to change in the environment