A Person with Cushing's Disease Is Found to Have a Functioning

question 33

Multiple Choice

A person with Cushing's disease is found to have a functioning adenoma in the anterior pituitary causing an increase in ACTH secretion. Which of the following CORRECTLY describes changes in plasma levels of hormones?

• A) increased CRH, decreased ACTH, and decreased cortisol
• B) decreased CRH, decreased ACTH, and decreased cortisol
• C) decreased CRH, decreased ACTH, and increased cortisol
• D) decreased CRH, increased ACTH, and increased cortisol
• E) increased CRH, increased ACTH, and decreased cortisol

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