Following destruction of the pituitary gland, ACTH stimulation stops. Without ACTH to stimulate the adrenal glands, the adrenals' production of cortisol drops. This is an example of which type of endocrine disorder?

A) Primary

B) Secondary

C) Tertiary

D) Somatic

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5 October, 06:23

Following destruction of the pituitary gland, ACTH stimulation stops. Without ACTH to stimulate the adrenal glands, the adrenals' production of cortisol drops. This is an example of which type of endocrine disorder?

A) Primary

B) Secondary

C) Tertiary

D) Somatic

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Answer: B) Secondary

Explanation: Secondary endocrine disorder is a type of disorder in which the target gland is normal but its function is affected by the imperfect stimulation of hormones from the pituitary system.

It is an indication that there is a problem with the pituitary gland, such condition could lead to obesity, diabetes mellitus, thyroid related disease, etc.

Following destruction of the pituitary gland, ACTH stimulation stops. Without ACTH to stimulate the adrenal glands, the adrenals' production of cortisol drops. This is an example of which type of endocrine disorder?A) PrimaryB) SecondaryC) TertiaryD) Somatic

Following destruction of the pituitary gland, ACTH stimulation stops. Without ACTH to stimulate the adrenal glands, the adrenals' production of cortisol drops. This is an example of which type of endocrine disorder?

A) Primary

B) Secondary

C) Tertiary

D) Somatic