Lesson 8.3 Crossword
Across
5. | a disorder of the adrenal cortex caused by hypersecretion of cortisol; symptoms include weight gain, high blood glucose levels, hypertension, and osteoporosis |
7. | a condition caused by the hypersecretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH), leading to increased blood calcium levels and increased calcium absorption by the kidneys |
8. | a disorder resulting from hyposecretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) by the posterior pituitary |
9. | a condition caused by hyposecretion of adrenal corticoid hormones that causes muscle atrophy, a bronze skin tone, low blood pressure, kidney damage, hypoglycemia, severe loss of fluids and electrolytes, and a general feeling of weakness |
11. | a condition common in type II diabetes in which the pancreas secretes insulin, but the body's insulin receptors are downregulated, causing elevated blood glucose levels |
12. | a condition of sustained muscular contraction |
13. | a disease that results from the body's inability to produce sufficient amounts of insulin to regulate blood glucose levels |
Down
1. | a rare condition in which the anterior pituitary hypersecretes growth hormone, causing an increase in overall body size; gigantism |
2. | a condition in adults with hyperthyroidism that causes weight gain; a swollen, puffy face; low body temperature; dry skin; and decreased mental acuity |
3. | a condition in which the pituitary gland hyposecretes growth hormone, resulting in an adult height of less than four feet |
4. | an autoimmune disorder that causes an overactive thyroid gland and outward bulging of the eyes |
6. | inflammation of the thyroid gland |
10. | an enlarged thyroid gland caused by insufficient amounts of iodine or a thyroid disorder |