Endocrine System Crossword

A system of glands that secrete chemicals directly into the bloodstream to regulate body functions
Balance
Levels of hormones decrease, insulin production decreases, and the body is less capable to deal with stress
Skin warm/dry, no variation of weight, appetite, urination from typical, and awake, alert, oriented
Maintains homeostasis, influences growth and development, regulates sugar in the blood and calcium in the bones, regulates reproduction, and regulates how fast cells burn food
Headache, blurred vision, dizziness, weakness, hunger, irritability, sweating, dry skin, confusion, weight gain/loss, appetite increase/decrease, tiredness, increase thirst, and increase urination
Most common disorder, due to a disorder of carbohydrate metabolism with decreased insulin production from the pancreas, 80% of _________ over 40 years of age, incidence increase as people age
Too much thyroxin
Too little thyroxin
Encourage proper nutrition and fluid intake, and try to reduce stress
Secrete chemicals, called hormones that regulate bodily function