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Endocrine System tic-tac-toe

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