TIC-TAC-TOE Crossword

chemical messenger system consisting of hormones
chemical substance produced in the body, controls and regulates the activity of cells or organs
includes proteins, peptides, and amines
made from cholesterol (sex hormones and hormones produced by adrenal cortex)
local hormones made from highly active lipids found in cells plasma membranes
a cell/organ that responds to a hormone specific protein receptors must be present on its plasma membrane
signaling molecules released by the cell in response to extracellular signal (physiological changes)
regulating blood levels of nearly all hormones
produces hormones that control other glands
2 hormones that are secreted into blood (neck)
regulates calcium behind thyroid gland in neck
(kidneys) "fight or flight" and secretes hormones for coping with stress
(brain) produces and secretes melatonin, helps regulate biological rhythms
produces several hormones , training, and development
(behind stomach) produces enzymes that are released into small intestine to hep with digestion
controls pituitary gland and regulates homeostasis
secrets hormones directly into bloodstream
produced and secreted by anterior pituitary
(GH) regulates growth
due to production of too much GH
(PRL) known to target breast, similar to GH
(ACTH) regulates endocrine activity
(TSH) influences growth and activity of thyroid glans
regulates hormonal activity in gonads
stimulates development of follicle in ovaries and sperm development