MDA Chapter 16

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Across
  1. 3. abnormal protrusion of the eyeball
  2. 4. all, total
  3. 9. calcium
  4. 10. stimulates the thyroid gland (TSH)
  5. 11. enlargement of the extremities (caused by excessive production of growth hormone by the pituitary gland after puberty)
  6. 13. condition brought about by hypersecretion of growth hormone by the pituitary gland before puberty
  7. 15. cortext (the outer layer of a body organ)
  8. 16. thirst
Down
  1. 1. disease in which thyroid gland cells are destroyed by autoimmune processes.
  2. 2. blood test used to diagnose diabetes and monitor treatment (also known as HbA1c)
  3. 4. usually non-malignant tumor of the adrenal medulla
  4. 5. potassium
  5. 6. run, running
  6. 7. Sodium
  7. 8. state of total deficient pituitary gland activity (more serious than hypopituitarism)
  8. 12. extremities, height
  9. 14. physician who studies and treats diseases of the endocrine (system)