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Hormones Crossword II

 Hormones of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary

 

Across
8. stimulates the development of ovarian follicles and sperm
11. stimulate uterine contraction
17. stimulates growth of the epiphyseal plate

Down
1. stimulates the release of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone
2. stimulates the release of thyroid hormones
3. stimulates the darkening of the skin and acts as a neurotransmitter
4. stimulates prolactin
5. inhibits prolactin
6. inhibits urine formation
7. inhibits growth hormone
9. stimulates mammary glands & milk production
10. another name for GH
12. stimulate Growth Hormone
13. stimulates the adrenal cortex
14. stimulates TSH
15. stimulates gonadotropins
16. stimulates ACTH