Endocrine System Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Human Body Systems has 30 clues. Answers range from 6 to 21 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

inflammation of the thyroid gland
a hormone that promotes glucose uptake
adult height of about 4 feet
a condition caused by an underactive thyroid gland
male sex glands
increased
sustained muscular contraction
hormones composed of proteins
located below the larynx, or "Adam's Apple"
juvenile-onset diabetes
lipid (fat-based) hormones
pinecone-shaped gland in the brain
enlarged thyroid gland
glands that sit on top of the kidneys
chemical messengers secreted by endocrine glands
long, thin gland posterior to the stomach
decreased
secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine
causes bronze skin tone, kidney damage, and weakness
causes high blood calcium levels
secretes thymosin
adult-onset diabetes
overactive thyroid gland
outer layer of the adrenal glands
overactive thyroid gland causing bulging eyes
pituitary hormones that act on other endocrine glands
the "master gland"
hormone that breaks down glycogen
gigantism
female sex glands