In Primary Hypoadrenalism, You Would Expect

question 13

Multiple Choice

In primary hypoadrenalism, you would expect

• A) Decreased circulating ACTH
• B) Decreased CRH
• C) Increased skin pigmentation due to excess CRH
• D) Increased skin pigmentation due to excess MSH as a by-product of ACTH secretion
• E) Normal levels of aldosterone

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