Question 143 · LEK · Adrenal insufficiency

The symptoms of primary adrenal insufficiency include:

1) increased arterial pressure;
2) lowered arterial pressure;
3) light skin;
4) dark skin;
5) delayed puberty;
6) precocious puberty.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 2,3,5.
  2. B. 1,4,6.
  3. C. 2,4,5.
  4. D. 2,4,6.
  5. E. 1,3,5.
Hint

Consider the effects of cortisol and aldosterone deficiency, of high ACTH, and of missing adrenal androgens.

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