Endocrine system vocab Crossword

cells of Islets of Langerhans of the pancreas that secrete the hormone glucagon
cells of Islets of Langerhans of the pancreas that secrete the hormone insulin
epinephrine & norepinephrine, hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla
the temporary endocrine gland formed from an ovarian follicle that has released an ovum; secretes progesterone & estrogen
the conversion of excess amino acids to simple CHO or to glucose to be used for energy production
the conversion of glucose to glycogen to be stored as potential energy
the conversion of stored glycogen to glucose to be sued for energy production
a high blood calcium level
a high blood glucose level
a low blood calcium level
a low blood glucose level
the pituitary gland
the endocrine portions of the pancreas that secrete insulin & glucagon
a control system in which a stimulus initiates a response that reverses or reduces the stimulus, thereby stopping the response until the stimulus occurs again
locally acting hormone-like substance produced by virtually all cells from the phospholipids of their cell membrane (have varied functions)
hormones released by the hypothalamus that stimulate secretion of hormones by the anterior pituitary gland
a series of chemical reactions initiated by a decrease in blood pressure that stimulates the kidneys to secrete the enzyme rennin; culminates in the formation of angiotensin II
having the same effects as sympathetic impulses, as has epinephrine (hormone of adrenal medulla)
the organ (tissue) in which a hormone exerts its specific effects
hypersecretion of growth hormone in adult, resulting in excessive growth of bones of the face, hands, & feet
hyposecretion of the hormones of adrenal cortex, characterized by low blood pressure, dehydration, muscle weakness, & mental lethargy
hyposecretion of thyroxine in an infant, uncorrected, result is severe mental & physical retardation
hypersecretion of the glucocorticoids of the adrenal cortex, characterized by fragility of skin, poor wound healing, truncal fat deposition, & thin extremities
hyposecretion of insulin by the pancreas or the inability of insulin to exert its effects; characterized by hyperglycemia, increased urinary output w/ glycosuria & thirst
Giantism: excessive growth of the body or its parts; result of hypersecretion of growth hormone in childhood
an enlargement of the thyroid gland, due to the lack of dietary iodine
hypersecretion of thyroxine, believed to be autoimmune disease, symptoms reflect the metabolic rate
a metabolic acidosis that results from the accumulation of ketones in the blood when fats & proteins are used for energy production
hyposecretion of thyroxine in an adult, decreased metabolic rate results in physical & mental lethargy