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Across 1. glucagon-synthesizing cells 5. synthesized from cholesterol by the adrenal cortex 6. initiates the maturation of the male reproductive organs 10. insulin-producing cells 11. the situation when one hormone cannot exert its full effects withou another hormone being present 12. lowers blood glucose 18. The scientific study of hormones and the endocrine organs 20. released in higher amounts during childbirth 22. produced by parafollicular cells in the thyroid 23. funnel shaped stalk that connects pituitary gland and the hypothalamus 24. potent hyperglycemic agent

Down 2. glands hidden in the thyroid gland 3. a hormone that is produced by somatotrophs 4. the more prominent of the two catecholines 7. a condition where the thyroid gland enlarges and protrudes 8. hormone that prevents wide swings in water balance 9. low glucose levels 13. a mixed gland composed of both endocrine and exocrine gland cells 14. the most potent of the mineralocorticoids 15. only gonadal adrenocortical hormones are these 16. follicle-stimulating and luteinizing hormone 17. produces and releases hormones 19. butterfly shaped gland 21. antioxidant and amine hormone derived from serotonin