Cushing Syndrome

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Across
  1. 2. _____ hump fat deposit on upper back.
  2. 3. _____medication can lead to Cushing's syndrome.
  3. 7. _____may be performed to identify any tumors.
  4. 9. _____is produced by the adrenal glands.
  5. 10. occurs when a benign tumor in the pituitary gland causes it to overproduce ______.
  6. 11. _____ tumors in the adrenal glands can produce excessive cortisol.
  7. 12. _____ is weakening of bones
Down
  1. 1. ____ Removal of the tumor producing excess cortisol or ACTH.
  2. 4. Carried risk of high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes,osteoporosis,_______, and cardiovascular problems.
  3. 5. Avoid taking more _____ than prescribed.Pituitary tumors:
  4. 6. ______ tumors in the pituitary gland can produce too much adrenocorticotropic hormone.
  5. 8. You can ______ tell if someone has this syndrome based on the way they look with a bigger upper body and skinny legs and a hump on their neck.