Which response to an injection of ACTH indicates a primary adrenal insufficiency

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Aarav Stark

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9 March, 06:29

Which response to an injection of ACTH indicates a primary adrenal insufficiency

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Ethen Dyer · Answer 1

Correct Answer: No change in serum glucocorticoid level

Response Feedback:Primary adrenal insufficiency would be indicated when the adrenal cortex fails to produce cortisol when synthetic ACTH is administered. Serum cortisol levelswould increase following ACTH administration if the adrenal cortex is functioning properly. Primary adrenal insufficiency occurs when there is no change in the serum glucocorticoid level.

Britney Murray · Answer 2

No change in serum glucocorticoid level