The Endocrine System Word Search
The Endocrine System, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the parts and systems of the human body sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: PITUITARY, THYROID, ADRENAL, PANCREAS, HYPOTHALAMUS, OVARY, TESTIS, PINEAL, INSULIN, CORTISOL, THYMUS, GLAND.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
The Endocrine System word list, defined
- PITUITARY /pɪˈtjuːɪtəri/ · noun, adjective
- The pituitary is a small endocrine gland at the base of the brain that produces hormones regulating growth, reproduction, metabolism, and stress responses. As an adjective, pituitary means relating to or occurring in this gland. Related: pituitary gland, hypophysis.
- THYROID /ˈθaɪrɔɪd/ · noun and adjective
- As a noun, the thyroid is a gland in the front of the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism, growth, and other bodily functions. As an adjective, it means relating to or denoting this gland or its hormones. Related: thyroid gland.
- ADRENAL /əˈdriːnəl/ · adjective
- Relating to or situated on the kidneys, especially the adrenal glands that sit atop them and produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol. Related: suprarenal, renal.
- PANCREAS /ˈpæŋ.kri.əs/ · noun
- The pancreas is a glandular organ situated behind the stomach that produces digestive enzymes and the hormones insulin and glucagon, which help regulate blood glucose. Related: gland, organ.
- HYPOTHALAMUS /ˌhaɪpəˈθæləməs/ · noun
- A region of the brain located below the thalamus that regulates many involuntary bodily functions, including hormone secretion, body temperature, hunger, thirst, sleep, and the autonomic nervous system. Related: brain regulator.
- OVARY /ˈoʊvəri/ · noun
- A female reproductive gland that produces ova, or eggs, and secretes reproductive hormones such as estrogen and progesterone. In botany, an ovary is the enlarged basal part of a flower’s pistil that contains the ovules.
- TESTIS /ˈtɛstɪs/ · noun
- A testis is one of the paired male reproductive glands that produce sperm and most testosterone. The singular is chiefly used in anatomical and medical contexts. Related: testicle.
- PINEAL /ˈpɪniəl/ · adjective; noun
- Relating to the pineal gland, a small endocrine structure in the brain. As a noun, “pineal” means the pineal gland or pineal body.
- INSULIN /ˈɪnsjəlɪn/ · noun
- Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that helps regulate the amount of glucose in the blood. The term also refers to preparations of this hormone used as a medicine to treat diabetes. Related: hormone, insulin medication, insulin preparation.
- CORTISOL /ˈkɔːrtɪsɒl/ · noun
- A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that regulates metabolism, immune response, and the body's reaction to stress. Related: hydrocortisone, stress hormone.
- THYMUS /ˈθaɪməs/ · noun
- A small, two-lobed gland situated behind the breastbone in the upper chest. It is a primary lymphoid organ involved in the maturation of T lymphocytes and is most active in childhood, gradually shrinking after puberty.
- GLAND /ɡlænd/ · noun
- A gland is an organ or group of cells that produces a secretion. Endocrine glands release hormones into the bloodstream, while exocrine glands release substances through ducts onto a body surface or into a body cavity.
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