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Across 4. hypersecretion or inadequate use of insulin 7. ovaries have these hormones 9. regulates carbohydrate, metabolism, anti-inflammatory effect; helps body cope 11. tumor of a gland 13. essential to life due to it's secretion of a group of hormones 14. normal activity of the thyroid gland 15. are in charge of these hormones: ADH and Oxytocin 17. secrete hormones glucagon 19. synthesizes, secretes, and stores catecholamines ex: dopamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine 21. AKA hypothysis, it's the master gland and has regulatory effects on other endocrine glands 23. pathological condition of premature old age occurring in childhood 24. produces melatonin 27. secretes the hormone gastrin which stimulates gastric acid secretion 29. secrete the hormone insulin 30. promotes growth development and maintenance of the female sex organs

Down 1. hypersecretion of cortisol 2. maintains normal serum calcium AKA Islets of langerhans 3. small cluster of cells located within the pancreas 5. plays a vital tole in the metabolism 6. are in charge of these hormones: GH, ACTH, TSH, FSH, LH, PRL, MSH 8. pertaining to a gland 10. helps regulate in the release of gonadotropin and controls body pigmentation 12. a collection of specialized cells that are located in the lower central part of the brain 16. acts as a vasoconstrictor, vasopressor, and neurotransmitter 18. study of the endocrine system 20. any disease of an adrenal gland 22. containing separate vascular systems of the mother, it produces chronic gonadtropin hormone, estrogen, and progesterone 25. substance of hormone that promotes the development of male characteristics 26. promotes growth development and maintenance of the male sex organs 28. condition of excessive acidity of bodily fluids