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