Adrenal Cortex
Across
- 3. Condition marked by inadequate adrenal hormone production, causing fatigue, weakness, and other symptoms. 2 words
- 4. Protein transporting cortisol in blood. 3 words
- 5. Inadequate adrenal hormone production, causing fatigue and weakness. 2 words
- 8. Regulate glucose metabolism and suppress immune function. 1 word
- 12. adrenal hyperplasia: Genetic disorder causing adrenal gland enlargement and hormone imbalance. 3 words
- 13. Enzyme catalyzing the final step in aldosterone biosynthesis in the adrenal glands. 2 words
- 15. Excess cortisol production leading to Cushing's syndrome. 1 word
- 16. Controls blood pressure and fluid balance. 4 words
- 18. Condition where cortisol production is not regulated by ACTH, often due to adrenal tumors. 4 words
- 19. Hormone controlling electrolyte balance and blood pressure. 1 word
- 20. Stress hormone regulating metabolism and immune response. 1 word
Down
- 1. Metabolic imbalance marked by low potassium levels and high blood pH, often seen in hyperaldosteronism. 2 words
- 2. Excessive hair growth often seen in conditions of excess adrenal androgens. 1 word
- 6. Disorder characterized by excessive cortisol secretion, often due to pituitary tumor. 2 words
- 7. Most common form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, affecting cortisol and aldosterone synthesis. 3 words
- 9. Crisis: Acute adrenal insufficiency, potentially life-threatening. 2 words
- 10. Regulate electrolyte balance, particularly sodium and potassium. 1 word
- 11. Insufficient cortisol production leading to Addison's disease. 1 word
- 14. Condition characterized by overproduction of aldosterone from adrenal glands. 2 words
- 17. Outer layer of adrenal glands producing corticosteroids. 2 words