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Across 4. causes water retention 7. target other endocrine glands and stimulate their growth and secretion 9. is classified as a amine 15. also known as prolactin 17. the prohormone for T3 20. the pineal gland functions to support the body's biological clock 23. the principal thyroid hormone 24. stimulates the release of glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids 28. the major hormone produced by the corpus luteum 29. produced by the hypothalamus to control the adenohypophysis

Down 1. gives long lasting effects and takes longer 2. stimulates development of ovarian follicle 3. promotes growth 5. secreted by the corpus luteum 6. the master gland 8. lowers blood concentrations of glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids 10. increases blood glucose concentrations 11. vascular link between the hypothalamus and the adenohypophysis 12. hormone interaction 13. referred to as a tissue hormone 14. the adrenal medulla secretes: 16. the pituitary gland fits in the pituitary fossa in a structure called: 18. a major mineralocorticoid 19. has the opposite effect of parathyroid hormone 21. parathyroid hormone increases calcium absorption in the intestines by activating this 22. referred to as male hormones 25. plays a role in digestive processes 26. steroid hormone begins with 'c' 27. the center of the adrenal gland