Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321743261
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-326-8

Chapter 16 - The Endocrine System - Review Questions - Critical Thinking and Clinical Application Questions - Page 629: 4d

Answer

This indicates that the anterior pituitary is not producing adequate amounts of ACTH. It may not be producing any at all.

Work Step by Step

This means that the the gland that is deficient is the pituitary. In this case the stiulated respons may be two to 10 times the baseline.
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