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- axon connection between the hypothalamus and hypophysis (28)
- differentiate into the theca lutein cells of the corpus luteum (13)
- collection of cells consisting of corticotrophs, gonadotrophs and thyrotrophs (9)
- self-regulate pancreatic secretion activities (22)
- releases hormones due to neuronal input (19)
- stimulate growth and secretory activity of the lining cells of the uterine endometrium (12)
- composed of acidophils (alpha cells) and basophils (beta cells) (11)
- secrete calcitonin (20)
- hormone-producing cells containing chromaffin granules (16)
- derived from the theca interna (17)
- deiodinated form of thyroxine (9)
- rupture of Graaf follicle and release of seconday oocyte (9)
- pituitary gland (10)
- controls development and maintenance of male characteristics (8)
- wraps the pituitary stalk in a vascularized sheath (14)
- derived from the epithelial lining of the third and fourth branchial pouches (11)
- ensures availability of Ca2+ and phosphate for bone growth and activates osteoblasts to synthesize collagen (10)
- small cavity, sac or gland (8)
- neurosecretory bodies (12)
- hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary that stimulates development of the ovarian follicle (3)
- fibrous layer covering the external surface (7)
- one of the thyroid hormones (18)
- a group of physiologically active lipid compounds derived from fatty acids (13)
- innermost layer of the adrenal cortex that secretes steroids similar to sex hormones (16)
- two lobes and an isthmus (7)
- cells of the pituitary gland (10)
- epinephrine (adrenaline), norepinephrine (noradrenaline), and dopamine (14)
- acidophilic cells producing producing prolactin (11)
- a cluster of structures outside a glomerulus in the renal cortex, consisting of juxtaglomerular and polkisson cells and the macula densa (25)
- levels increase during night (9)
- dense collagenous material visible as a white scar on the ovaries (15)
- formed after bleeding from the capillaries in the theca interna (19)
- synthesized and released by the endothelial cells of the peritubular capillary network in the renal cortex (14)
- secreting hormones directly into the circulatory system (9)
- just internal to the zona glomerulosa, secretes glucocorticoids such as cortisone (16)
- hormone secreted by beta cells that promotes passage of glucose into cells (7)
- several strands braided, twisted, or woven together (5)
- hormone secreted by alpha cells of the pancreas that mobilizes liver glycogen (8)
- having one or more openings or pores (11)
- trigger ovulation and production of testosterone (2)
- turkish saddle (13)
- immature ovum (6)
- a collection of axonal projections from the hypothalamus (15)
- inner part of a structure (7)
- proteins and other substances travel within the axon of a neuron (16)
- large, mature ovarian follicle that contains the ripe egg ready for ovulation (17)
- deposits linked with aging (11)
- funnel-shaped structure or passage (12)
- secreted in response to eating, mating, ovulation and nursing (9)
- produced by the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex (8)
- essential structural component of all animal cell membranes (11)
- essential for sodium conservation (11)
- somatotrophs, producing growth hormone and mammotrophs, producing prolactin (10)
- layers of nucleated cells in the ovarian follicle (18)
- also known as adrenaline (11)
- regulates the endocrine system, secreted in the brain and GIT (12)
- mobilize the body for action (14)
- increasing blood flow to muscles, output of the heart, pupil dilation, and blood sugar (10)
- secretes glucocorticoids such as cortisone (16)
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- hormone used in the thyroid gland (13)
- cells in the corpus luteum (22)
- generic term referring to the most numerous cells within a gland or organ (15)
- outermost layer of organ (6)
- endocrine cells in the anterior pituitary (11)
- somatostatin-producing cells found in the stomach, intestine and the pancreatic islets (11)
- occurring between follicels (15)
- a hormone released by the adrenal gland in response to stress (9)
- storage area for thyroid hormone precursor proteins (7)
- formation of red blood cells (14)
- T4 (9)
- epithelial cells found in the anterior and intermediate lobes of the pituitary (12)
- clusters of epithelioid cells between the seminiferous tubules (12)
- involved with the regulation of circadian rhythms (12)
- basal part of the forebrain that contains autonomic regulatory centers (12)
- T3 (16)
- where the bulk of pituitary hormone production takes place (13)
- a very small island (5)
- stimulated by a decrease in the partial pressure of oxygen in the blood flowing through the kidney and liver (18)
- causes withdrawals from the body's calcium bank (12)
- involved in hyperpigmentation with primary Addison's disease (3)
- the master gland (9)
- radiating crown of cells and extracellular material that adhere to the perimeter of the ovulated egg (14)
- produced by the parafollicular cells (C-cells) of the thyroid (10)
- glomus is latin for ball (11)
- corpus luteum during pregnancy (26)
- pars anterior of the pituitary gland (15)
- endocrine cell of the testis (17)
- involved in the fight or flight response (14)
- basophilic cells in the anterior pituitary (13)
- morphologic differentiation of granulosa and theca interna cells into granulosa luteal cells and theca luteal cells (13)
- cells producing FSH and LH (12)
- a highly vascularized, yellow, progesterone-secreting structure located in the cortex of the ovary, formed from an ovarian follicle (13)
- acidophilic cells producing growth hormone (12)
- adenohypophysis (18)
- released into the bloodstream in response to stretching of the cervix and uterus during labor (8)
- large and light staining cell in the parathyroid (13)
- hormones involved with electrolyte and fluid balance (18)
- stimulates growth and cell division (12)
- cell with this name found in stomach, parathyroid and carotid body (11)
- a collection of persons or things (6)
- form the boundary between the anterior and posterior pituitaries (15)
- secreting hormones into ducts (8)
- stimulate growth and secretory activity of the lining cells of the uterine endometrium (8)
- mainly produced in the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex (15)
- 65-80% of the cells in the pancreatic islets (10)
- neuroendocrine cells in the thyroid (6)
- produce glucagon (11)
- polypeptide tropic hormone produced and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland (4)
- collection of axonal projections (12)
- neurotransmitter and chemical messenger mostly produces locally (8)
- a form of cell-to-cell communication (9)
- catalyzes the conversion of plasmatic angiotensinogen to angiotensin I (5)
- stimulate production of T3 and T4 (3)
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