Med Term Endocrine System Crossword

extremities (hands and feet), top, extreme point
secrete
abnormal enlargement of the extremeties caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone after puberty
works with the parathyroid hormone to regulate calcium levels in the blood and tissues
regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
congenital form of hypothyroidism
stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, it makes the heart beat faster and the liver release glucose; a vasoconstrictor to treat heart dysrhythmias and asthma attacks. Also known as adrenaline
abnormal protrusion of the eyeball out of the orbit
secreted by the pancreas, increases blood sugar by stimulating the break down of glycogen to glucose
an autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism
an autoimmune disease in which the bodies own antibodies attack and destroy the cells of the thyroid gland
regulates the transport of glucose to body cells and stimulates the conversion of excess glucose to glycogen for storage
a normal metabolic process. When the body does not have enough glucose for energy, it burns stored fats instead
a hormone secreted by adipocytes
both a hormone and neurohormone; stimulates the sypathetic nervous system, raises blood pressure, strengthens the heartbeat, and stimulates muscle contractions
stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth
excessive thirst
excessive hunger
stimulates the maturation of lymphocytes into T cells
hormone produced by the thryoid gland that increases metabolism and regulates growth