Fill in the crossword puzzle with the words missing from the sentences below. Match the number of the sentence to the boxes placed across or down the grid. If filled out correctly, the words will fit neatly into the puzzle.
ACROSS
2 Because the thyroid gland is the only organ of the body that uptakes iodine, an effective treatment against a thyroid tumor, or _________________ is the use of radioactive iodine.
4 The treatment of endocrine diseases is a focused discipline within medicine, called _________________ .
8 The excessive production of PTH by the parathyroid glands is a disorder known as
_________________ .
9 The dangerous sign of excess acid in the body is: _________________ .
DOWN
1 A procedure involving the surgical excision, or removal, of one or both of the adrenal glands is known as: _________________ .
3 The abnormal protrusion of the eyes is known as: _________________ .
5 The endocrine organs secrete chemicals called _________________ that are carried by the bloodstream.
6 A symptom of excessive body hair in a masculine pattern is known as: _________________ .
7 The _________________ system works hand in hand with the nervous system to regulate body functions.
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