SEELEY'S ANATOMY+PHYSIOLOGY
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781260172195
Author: VanPutte
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Chapter 18, Problem 5CT
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The reason for Julie’s condition and the treatments that can be recommended.
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Julie has gained weight over the past year and feels weak. The blood test results indicate increased levels of cortisol and ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) in the blood. However, the results do not indicate any extrapituitary source of the hormone ACTH.
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Chapter 18 Solutions
SEELEY'S ANATOMY+PHYSIOLOGY
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