Matching Pairs 4.25 Endocrine Diseases Online version Some diseases related to the endocrine system by Jorge Arizpe 1 Lack of parathyroid hormones causes a low concentration of calcium in the blood that increases irritability, muscle spasms may appear 2 Growth hormone deficiency during childhood 3 Thyroid disorder leading to low metabolism, dry skin and hair, brittle nails 4 Disminución de hormona antidiurética 5 Enlargement of the thyroid gland due to lack of iodine 6 Growth hormone excess in adulthood 7 Excessive growth hormone production during childhood 8 Excess thyroid secretion caused by prominent eyes, accelerated metabolism, elevated body temperature, restlessness, weight loss 9 Cortisol excess due to malfunction of the adrenals 10 Decreased adrenal activity causes weakness, listlessness, increased pigmentation, and decreased sexual functions