Disorders of the endocrine system often involve either

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Disorders of the endocrine system often involve either hyposecretion (too little) or hypersecretion (too much) of a hormone. Match the following disorders with its description. A. Graves' disease B. Cushing syndrome C. Diabetes mellitus D. Acromegaly E. Diabetes insipidus F. Goiter G. Dwarfism (pituitary) H. Hyperparathyroidism I. Pheochromocytoma J. Addison's disease Enlargement of thyroid, sometimes due to lack of iodine in the diet Hyposecretion of ADH with excessive volumes of urine Hypersecretion of hGH (human growth hormone) during adulthood Hyperthyroid/exophthalmos/anxiety/weight loss Hypersecretion of catacholamines (epinephrine) by adrenal medulla Hyposecretion of hGH (human growth hormone) during growth years Hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex hormones or ACTH from anterior pituitary gland Hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex hormones Hyperglycemia due to insufficient secretion of insulin from the pancreas Hypercalcemia/bone weakness/fatigue/mental changes