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

question 10

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

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