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The Endocrine System

Across
This hormone develops breast tissue & produces milk in females
"Chemical messengers" of the body
This hormone stimulates contractions of the uterus
Reduces the amount of calcium in the blood
Help to develop sexual characteristics in males
The thyroid is located on either side of this
This hormone stimulates growth & secretion of the thyroid gland
This hormone stimulates growth & secretion of the adrenal cortez
The parathyroid glands produce this
Reduce inflammation, metabolize food, and make new cells
This gland is the "master gland"
These glands are located above each kidney
This hormone maintains water balance
This produces thyroxine & triiodothyronine
Down
This hormone stimulates ovulation to secrete progesterone in females
Thyroxine & triidodothyronine regulate this function
This is important for proper functioning of the thyroid
Control the body's fluid level and electrolyte balance
Epinephrine & Norepinephrine produce this response
This hormone stimulates growth of the ovarian follicle & estrogen in females and sperm in males
This hormone is responsible for growth and development
This system secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream
Connects each lobe of the thyroid