Endocrine System Disorders and Diseases

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