What is the disease caused by adrenal gland insufficiency in producing corticosteroids?
Addison's disease
What syndrome is caused by elevated cortisol levels over time?
Cushing's syndrome
What disorder is related to excess growth hormone in adults?
acromegaly
Gigantism occurs in people that experience elevated levels of growth hormone ______ puberty.
before, prior to
The autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid gland is
Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
The autoimmune disease that causes the destruction of beta cells in the pancreas is
Type 1 diabetes
Insufficient levels of TH (T3/T4) are associated with
hypothyroidism.
Insulin resistance leading to elevate blood glucose levels is
diabetes mellitus.
Inadequate levels of growth hormone during development leads to
pituitary dwarfism.
Hypertension can cause the release of _______ from the heart.
ANP
Hypotension triggers the release of _______ from the kidneys.
EPO
Insufficient ________ can cause a variety of symptoms including fatigue, reduced blood cells and feminization.
testosterone
Low levels of _______ following menopause can lead to osteoporosis.
estrogen
