A Deficiency in the Secretion of Adrenocortical Hormones May Result

question 28

Multiple Choice

A deficiency in the secretion of adrenocortical hormones may result in:

• A) Cushing disease.
• B) Graves disease.
• C) diabetes mellitus.
• D) Addison disease.

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