Endocrine System Disorders and Diseases

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Across
  1. 2. Known as Conn's Syndrome, excess production of aldsterone
  2. 3. Low blood sugar
  3. 7. Parathyroid glands do not produce enough PTH
  4. 8. Growth Horome Commonly known as Pituitary Dwarfism
  5. 9. Enlargement or sweling of the thyroid gland
  6. 10. Affective Disorder "Winter" or seasonal depression
Down
  1. 1. Growth Homone Increased production of growth hormone from the pituatary gland
  2. 2. Known as Rickets, caused by lack of vitamin D, causes softening and/or weakening of the bones
  3. 4. Could be caused by thyroid surgery or Down Syndrome and later in life can cause thick skin, swelling of arms and/or legs, and a slowing of speech
  4. 5. Thyroid gland does not make enough of the thyroid hormone
  5. 6. Also known as Diabetes Mellitus, high blood sugar