PBL: Endocrine System Disorders (AC)

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Across
  1. 5. when the pancreas doesn't make enough insulin
  2. 6. when the adrenal gland releases too little of the hormone
  3. 7. the type of diabetes occurring when the body doesn't use insulin well or doesn't make enough
  4. 9. deficiency of antidiuretic hormone from pituitary; resulting in excess urination or thirst
  5. 13. occurring when blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not enough to be considered diabetes
  6. 14. thyroid hormones levels are high; causing fast metabolism and nervous function
Down
  1. 1. thyroid hormones levels are low; causes slow metabolism and nervous function
  2. 2. enlargements of the arm, leg, and head caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone
  3. 3. when an autoimmune response damages the adrenal gland
  4. 4. excessive body growth caused by overproduction of growth hormone
  5. 8. bulging eyes as a result of a thyroid disorder
  6. 10. enlargement of the adrenal gland
  7. 11. thyromegaly; enlargement of the thyroid glands
  8. 12. temporary form of diabetes happening during pregnancy
  9. 15. first type of diabetes; the body attacks itself and fails to make insulin