A 64-year-old man goes to his local primary health care centre because he has become increasingly overweight. He has gained 8 kg over the past 6 months. The patient presented with rounded face, thin skin and poor wound healing. Lab diagnosis showed high levels of adrenocorticotropic hormone. The high level of adrenocorticotropic hormone specifically increases the secretion of: Glucocorticoids O Thyroid hormone O Growth hormone O None of the above O

A 64-year-old man goes to his local primary health care centre because he has become increasingly overweight. He has gained 8 kg over the past 6 months. The patient presented with rounded face, thin skin and poor wound healing. Lab diagnosis showed high levels of adrenocorticotropic hormone. The high level of adrenocorticotropic hormone specifically increases the secretion of: Glucocorticoids O Thyroid hormone O Growth hormone O None of the above O

Comprehensive Medical Terminology

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Chapter13: The Endocrine System

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