Endocrine Drug Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 3. — Hormone given to control blood sugar (used in type 1 and sometimes type 2 diabetes).
  2. 5. — Side effect of long-term steroid use where bones become fragile.
  3. 6. — Drug that blocks thyroid hormone production (one antithyroid agent; PTU is another).
  4. 7. — A GnRH analog used to halt early puberty by suppressing hypothalamic–pituitary signaling.
  5. 8. — Common first-line oral drug for type 2 diabetes (improves insulin sensitivity).
Down
  1. 1. — Group of drugs used to treat inflammation and adrenal insufficiency (e.g., prednisone, hydrocortisone).
  2. 2. — The “boss” of the endocrine system that sends signals to the pituitary.
  3. 4. — Drug that treats hypothyroidism by replacing missing thyroid hormone.