Endocrine Challenge

5. Thyroid hormone that accelerates metabolic activity.
6. Excess cortisol; moon face, buffalo hump, hyperglycemia, thin skin.
7. Low cortisol; hypotension, fatigue, hyperpigmentation.
12. Darkened skin especially in skin folds; linked to adrenal insufficiency.
14. Low calcium, tetany, muscle spasms, positive Chvostek's sign.
15. Hormone that manages stress, increases blood glucose, and suppresses inflammation.
16. Rounded face appearance due to fluid retention and fat deposits.
18. Water retention, low serum sodium, concentrated urine.
19. Hormone that decreases blood glucose by moving sugar into cells.

1. Facial muscle spasm when tapping over facial nerve; seen with hypocalcemia.
2. Low metabolic rate, fatigue, cold intolerance, weight gain.
3. Hormone that raises blood glucose by promoting glycogen breakdown.
4. High metabolic rate, heat intolerance, tachycardia, weight loss.
8. Hormone that regulates blood calcium by stimulating bone resorption.
9. High calcium, bone pain, kidney stones, abdominal discomfort.
10. Excessive urination, extreme thirst, dilute urine, dehydration risk.
11. Fat accumulation on upper back; associated with cortisol excess.
13. Hormone that promotes water reabsorption in kidneys to conserve body fluids.
17. Excessive urination; hallmark symptom in diabetes insipidus.