Endocrine System Crossword

Chemicals that are secreted by endocrine cells into the extracellular fluids and regulate metabolic activity for other body cells
This endocrine gland is located at the base of the throat
These glands secrete hormones directly into the blood or lymph
This gland found near the brain contains both glandular and nervous tissue
This disease results from overall hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex hormones
This type of endocrine stimulus occurs when nerve fibers activate hormone release
Vasopressin is another name for this hormone
Condition resulting from excessive secretion of growth hormone in adults
These endocrine glands are located at the top of each kidney
This condition results from the hyposecretion of growth hormone
Type of endocrine stimulus that involves changing levels of ions and nutrients in the blood
Type of feedback mechanism that is responsible for regulating hormone concentrations in the blood
This category of hormones is secreted by the gonads and adrenal cortex
This endocrine gland is located posterior to the sternum
The hormone responsible for regulation of our awake and sleep cycles
This type of endocrine stimulus occurs when endocrine glands are influenced by hormones
This gland has both endocrine and digestive functions and is responsible for the production of insulin and glucagon
This syndrome may be characterized by a "buffalo hump"
Enlargement of the thyroid gland that occurs due to a lack of dietary iodine
Condition resulting from hyposecretion of thyroxine during childhood
The endocrine gland is located near the brain and is responsible for the production of melatonin
Hormone that regulates the function of another endocrine organ
Also known as male sex hormones