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 Cortisol excess due to malfunction of the adrenals 3 Enlargement of the thyroid gland due to lack of iodine 4 Disminución de hormona antidiurética 5 Excess thyroid secretion caused by prominent eyes, accelerated metabolism, elevated body temperature, restlessness, weight loss 6 Excessive growth hormone production during childhood 7 Growth hormone excess in adulthood 8 Decreased adrenal activity causes weakness, listlessness, increased pigmentation, and decreased sexual functions 9 Growth hormone deficiency during childhood 10 Thyroid disorder leading to low metabolism, dry skin and hair, brittle nails