The Endocrine System

An endocrine disorder that results when the pancreas is unable to produce enough insulin

Enlargement of the thyroid gland

Chemicals that act on cells to produce a response

A state of having too much glucose in the bloodstream

A condition caused by the excessive secretion of thyroxine, one of the thyroid hormones; characterized by increased hunger accompanied by weight loss, an irregular heartbeat, an inability to sleep, irritability, confusion, increased perspiration, and intolerance to heat

A dangerous drop in blood glucose levels

A condtion caused by the low secretion of thyroxine; one of the thyroid hormones; characterized by fatigue, weakness, depression, anorexia, weight gain, constipation, and intolerance to cold

A condition that occurs when the body's calcium level drops too low; characterized by cramping of the skeletal muscles and an irregular heart beat

A type of diabetes caused by destruction of the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas

A type of diabetes caused by the inability of the cells of the body to respond to insulin; the pancreas still produces some insulin