Disorders of the Endocrine System
Across
- 4. syndrome / A condition that occurs from exposure to high cortisol levels for a long time
- 5. / Causes unintentional weight loss an/d a rapid or irregular heartbeat
- 7. disease / Autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism
- 8. / Distortion of the bones typically resulting in bow legs
- 10. / Can cause a cough and make it difficult for you to swallow or breathe
- 13. disease / A disorder in which the adrenal glands don't produce enough hormones
- 14. / Usually caused by a noncancerous tumor
- 15. mellitus / Body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired
- 16. / type of depression that's related to changes in seasons
Down
- 1. / A condition in which your blood sugar level is lower than normal
- 2. / Leads to hypertension and low blood potassium levels
- 3. dwarfism / Growth hormone deficiency
- 5. / Also known as Polycystic ovary syndrome
- 6. insipidus / An imbalance of fluids in the body that makes you very thirsty
- 9. / Involuntary contraction of muscles
- 11. / Abnormal growth in children
- 12. syndrome / a condition that affects only females