Endocrine system crossword

cells of lslets of langerhans of the pancreas that secrete the hormones glucagon
having the same effects as sympathetic impulses, as has epinephrine
a low blood glucose level
epinephrine & norepinephrine, hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla
the conversion of excess amino acids to simple CHO or to glucose to be used for energy production
the endocrine portions of the pancreas that secrete insulin & glucagon
excessive growth of the body or it's parts; result of hypersecretion of growth hormone in childhood
a hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that increases energy production & protein synthesis
monosaccharide, primary energy source for body cells
drowsiness, laziness, or indifferent
hyposecretion of thyroxine in an infant, uncorrected, result is severe mental & physical retardation
the conversion of glucose to glycogen to be stored as potential energy
cells of lslets of langerhans of the pancreas that secrete the hormone insulin
the organ in which a hormone exerts it specific effects
hormones released by the hypothalamus that stimulate secretion of hormones by the anterior pituitary gland
A decrease in secreation of hormones, or low amounts secreted
The condition of being abnormally small, caused by deficiency of growth hormone
An enlargement of the thyroid gland, due to the back of dietary iodine
Polysaccharide, storage of excess glucose in liver and/ or muscle
Hypersecretion of thyroxione, believed to be autoimmune disease, symptoms reflect the metabolic rate
Hyposecretion of thyroxine in an adult, decreased metabolic rate results in physical & mental lethargy
An increase in secretion of hormones, or high amounts secreted
The conversion of stored glycogen to glucose to be sued for energy production
A high blood calcium level
The pituitary gland
a hormone secreted by anterior pituitary gland that increases the rate of cell division & protein synthesis
Hypersecretion of growth hormone in adults, resulting in excessive growth of bones of the face, hands, and feet
A low blood calcium level
A hormone secreted by adrenal medulla that stimulates many responses to enable the body to react to a stressful situation
The temporary endocrine gland formed from an ovarian follicle that has released an ovum; secretes progesterone & estrogen