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The Endocrine System Chp. 12 Cont'd

Across
Inadequate intake of iodine, painless enlargement of thyroid gland.
Hyposecretion of adrenal cortex hormones.
Produces hormones that are released by pituitary gland, combined functions of both nervous and endocrine systems, located in posterior lobe of pituitary gland.
too little Hormone produced by endocrine gland.
Temporary gland, produces estrogen and progesterone.
Glands, produce hormones, widely dispersed.
Able to store considerable amount of its hormone, located below larynx.
Increases amount of calcium in the blood.
Curve over top of each kidney.
Cellular problem (abnormality of insulin receptors), prevents normal effects of insulin causing blood sugar to rise.
Secrete products into ducts, empty onto surface or into cavity.
Hypersecretion of glucocorticoids.
Caused by hyperthyroidism.
Pancreatic problem, pancreas secretes too little insulin causing blood sugar to rise.
Down
Located in mediastinum.
Composed of two glands, located in sella turcica, pea-sized.
Small depression in cranial cavity where pituitary gland is located.
Hypersecretion of growth hormone.
Four glands, located in neck.
Produce sperm.
Seasonal affective disorder, occurs during winter months.
Ductless, secrete hormones into intercellular spaces.
Primary female sex glands.
Caused by hypothyroidism.
Hypersecretion linked to depression.
Antagonist of insulin.
Hyposecretion of growth hormone