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ADRENAL___ glands, those on the kidneys that secrete hormones to regulate metabolism and blood pressure (7)
THYROIDGland that regulates metabolism
ENDOCRINESystem of glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream (9)
RENINEnzyme secreted by the kidneys that breaks down proteins and helps to regulate blood pressure (5)
MELATONINHormone to split pigment (9)
RUNYONDamon _, US author of stories including The Idyli Of Miss Sarah Brown and Blood Pressure (6)
BETABLOCKERDrug controlling heart rate and blood pressure
SIGNSVital -; clinical measurements including pulse rate and blood pressure (5)
ECCRINEOf a gland that secretes externally (7)
BLISTER___ beetle, insect that secretes cantharidin in self-defence (7)
SUETHard white fat found on the kidneys and loins of sheep and cattle, used in cooking and making tallow (4)
SALIVARY____ glands, organs on the side of the face that generate lubricating fluid in the mouth (8)
PINEALThe ___ gland is a pea-sized organ in the brain that secretes melatonin into the bloodstream (6)
LANGERHANSAnd 13D Small groups of cells in the pancreas that secrete insulin (6,2,10)
ISLETSOFAnd 7D Small groups of cells in the pancreas that secrete insulin (6,2,10)
LACHRYMALGLANDSBodily organs at the outer angle of the eyes that secrete tears (9,6)
LACHRYMAL____ glands, ones that are almond-shaped and secrete tears (9)
ADRENALSGlands that secrete epinephrine and norepinephrine
OVARYEither of the two reproductive organs that secrete oestrogen hormones
PITUITARY___ gland (small oval structure attached to the base of the brain by a stalk)