Biology Key Words - Hormones 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyHomeostasisGCSEEdexcel Created by: francescasweetxCreated on: 09-05-18 19:50 534126 Across 1. The organ with receptor molecules on its cell surfaces which recognise a specific hormone. (6, 5) 6. Chemical messenger produced in glands and carried by the blood to specific organs in the body. (7) Down 2. An organ or tissue that makes a substance for release, such as a hormone. (5) 3. The maintenance of steady conditions. The ability of the body to maintain a constant internal environment, eg temperature and blood glucose concentration. (11) 4. Part of the brain which controls water balance, temperature and secretion of hormones by the pituitary gland. (12) 5. An endocrine gland that is located just below the centre of the brain. It releases a number of important hormones. (9, 5)
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