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Endocrine System tic-tac-toe

Teacher: DocScott
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The gland producing gonadotrophins which stimulate the anterior pituitary
Common drug class used to rid the body of excess water
Hormone which promotes growth of body tissues
Hormone which raises the blood glucose level
Major production site for estrogen and progesterone
Abbreviation for ventricular natriuretic peptide
Activated form of vitamin D which acts like a hormone in the body.
One of the top three endocrine disorders which is caused by destruction or dysfunction of the pancreatic beta cells
Prefix meaning "inside"
Hormone released by the kidneys in response to low oxygen levels
Roman Numeral for the optic nerve
Roman numeral "9"
Name of pancreatic islet cells producing glucagon
Abbreviation for the American Medical Association
Body's 3-stage response pattern to stress
Atomic symbol for barium
Hormone (abbreviation) activation osteoclasts
Abbreviation for neurotransmitter found at the postganglionic synapse in the sympathetic system
Slang for the location of your gluteal muscles (or a beast of burden)
Writing instrument
Hormone (abbreviation) released by the post. pituitary when the blood osmolality is elevated.
Hormone regulating sleep cycles
Mneumonic to remember the treatment after an injury which includes rest, ice, compress, and elevate the extremity
Hormone which inhibits the release of both insulin and glucagon
Dilation of this opening occurs after EPI is given
Atomic symbol for silver
Public locations where livers may be abused
Hormone stimulating the development of female secondary sex characteristics
Prefix meaning "away"
Hormone (abbreviation) which stimulates gamete production
Hormone produced and secreted by adipose tissue to create a feeling of satiety
Disorder in children caused by high levels of GH
Old English for "you"
Hormone (abbreviation) which stimulates the red bone marrow to increase RBC production.
Real control of the cell and where hormones may need to act to change a cells functioning.
Atomic symbol for the oxygen carrying portion of hemoglobin
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Hormone precursor produced by the liver
Disorder caused by low levels of GH
Hormone (abbreviation) released by ant. pituitary and stimulates a gland located anterior to the trachea and inferior to the larynx.
Your usual source of oxygen
Name of pancreatic islet cells producing somatostatin
Electrical tracing of brain waves
Chemistry term for an electrolyte such as Na+
Adipose tissue hormone which reduces insulin resistance and protects blood vessels from inflammation.
Temporary endocrine organ only functioning during fetal life.
Function of Cranial Nerve II
Hormone (abbreviation) of the ant. pituitary which promotes milk production
Animal commonly dissected in anatomy classes
Roman numeral for the Trochlear nerve
Potential result if homeostasis is not maintained
Roman Numeral for the oculomotor nerve
Chemical symbol for carbon monoxide
Hormone stored in the posterior pituitary but made in the hypothalamus
Abbreviation for anti-nuclear antibodies (screening test for certain autoimmune diseases)
Potential cause of infertility, depression, or congestive heart failure, and even mental retardation if not diagnosed in infants
Hormone stimulating the development of male secondary sex characteristics & sperm production
Hormone (abbreviation) made in the right atrium and released when this chamber is stretched
A name you can call yourself
Roman Numeral for the abducens nerve
Liver hormone which stimulates platelet production
Hormone released when potassium levels are elevated
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
Writing instrument
Disorder in adults caused by overproduction of GH
Hormone lowering blood glucose level
Hormone (abbreviation) which stimulates melanin formation in melanocytes
Animal that was once the preferred source of insulin for diabetics
Name of pancreatic islet cells producing insulin
Stinging insect for which some carry an EPI-pen
Prefix meaning "toward"
Atomic symbol for magnesium