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ENDOCRINE EK16

Horizontales
Hormone regulating sleep cycles
Common drug class used to rid the body of excess water
Roman Numeral for the optic nerve
Name of pancreatic islet cells producing glucagon
Hormone precursor produced by the liver which is vital for raising blood pressure.
Most common type of feedback used to maintain hormone homeostasis.
Abbreviation for hormone released by the kidney in response to hypoxia.
Ion exchanged for potassium in the renal tubules when aldosterone is present.
Name of pancreatic islet cells producing somatostatin
Hormone (abbreviation) which stimulates melanin formation in melanocytes
The gland producing gonadotrophins which stimulate the anterior pituitary
Body's 3-stage response pattern to stress
Hormone (abbreviation) made in the right atrium and released when this chamber is stretched
Stinging insect for which some carry an EPI-pen
Roman Numeral for the oculomotor nerve
Abbreviation for anterior pituitary hormone which targets the gland requiring iodine.
Abbreviation for another anterior pituitary hormone which targets ovarian and testicular tissue.
Roman numeral "9"
Electrical tracing of brain waves
Atomic symbol for silver
Hormone lowering blood glucose level
Activated form of vitamin D which acts like a hormone in the body.
Disorder in children caused by high levels of GH
Prefix meaning "inside"
Hormone released when potassium levels are elevated
Atomic symbol for barium
Atomic symbol for the oxygen carrying portion of hemoglobin
Real control of the cell and where hormones may need to act to change a cells functioning.
Verticales
Slang for the location of your gluteal muscles (or a beast of burden)
One of the top three endocrine disorders which classically presents with polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia.
Low level of this electrolyte results in stimulation of the parathyroid gland to release its hormone
Hormone released by the adrenal gland by direct stimulation whenever the sympathetic system is stimulated
Hormone released by kidney in response to hypotensin. Its target is angiotensinogen.
Slang for hormone in the labor and delivery area to increase uterine contractions.
A name you can call yourself
Disorder in adults caused by overproduction of GH
Adipose tissue hormone which reduces insulin resistance and protects blood vessels from inflammation.
Chemical symbol for carbon monoxide
Innermost meningeal layer
Potential cause of infertility, depression, or congestive heart failure, and even mental retardation if not diagnosed in infants
Hormone which promotes growth of body tissues
Hormone (abbreviation) which stimulates gamete production
Hormone produced and secreted by adipose tissue to create a feeling of satiety
Abbreviation for anti-nuclear antibodies (screening test for certain autoimmune diseases)
Animal that was once the preferred source of insulin for diabetics before E. coli produced human insulin.
Atomic symbol for mineral which triggers calcitonin release when high and PTH when low.
Hormone stimulating the development of female secondary sex characteristics
Hormone which raises the blood glucose level
Secondary messenger system used by hormones unable to enter the cell.
Prefix meaning "toward"
Name of pancreatic islet cells producing insulin
Public locations where livers may be abused
Hormone (abbreviation) released by the post. pituitary when the blood osmolality is elevated.
Abbreviation for anterior pituitary hormone which targets both the ovaries and testes.
Prefix meaning "away"