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05-10-2005, 04:42 PM
Which of the following would be expected in a woman with isolated ACTH-deficiency? A. Decreased pubic and axillary hair
B. Decreased serum sodium concentration C. Hyperpigmentation D. Increased serum cortisol E. Increased serum potassium
05-10-2005, 04:48 PM
Pryia, ACTH has the same precursor as MSH, so increase in ACTH will cause darker skin. Your answer can't be right.
05-10-2005, 04:52 PM
priya how can it be C....B is but obvious option as def of ACTH will dec..Aldo.....so Na cant be reaborbed and therefore...Na will decrease in serum.....i wrote A by mistake in 1st ans.
correct ans is B.
05-10-2005, 04:57 PM
i didnt read q properly i thought of addisons disease(adrenal insufficiency -hyperpigmentation)
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