Adrenal Cortex

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