Hormones and Endocrine System Crossword

molecule secreted into the extracellular fluid
, chemical signaling by hormones is the function of the
major communication and control system
, ductless organs with endocrine cells
secreted molecules that act over short distances to reach their target cells by diffusion
targets lie near secreting cell
secreted molecules act on the secreting cell itself
secreted by neurons
specialized neurons secrete molecules that diffuse from nerve cell endings
chemicals released into external environment
series of changes in cellular proteins that converts the signal into a response
released in a stressful situation
polypeptide local regulator in immune responses
stimulate cell proliferation and differentiation
nitrogen and double-bonded oxygen
modified fatty acids
gland located behind the stomach
response reduces the initial stimulus
triggers uptake of glucose from the blood
promotes release of glucose into the blood
scattered throughout the pancreas
caused by deficiency of insulin
released by the prothoracic glands