ADDITIONAL CLINICAL CASE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM A 49 year old man develops in a course

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ADDITIONAL CLINICAL CASE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM A 49 year old man develops in a course of 6-12 months the following symptoms: 6-12 months prior developed impotence . His muscle endurance decreased atigue and his daily sleep requirement increased from 6 to 12 hours Intolerant to cold temperatures Increased thirst, drinking 1 gallon each night . Urinating up to 16 times . Anorexia with no interest in food Lost 22 lb. over 3 weeks Questions 1. 2. Deficiency of which pituitary hormones can cause the following abnormalities seen in thi patient? What the presence of ADH deficiency suggests? Where the lesion is located 3.

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Answer 1

Deficiency of ACTH hormone

ACTH Stimulates the adrenal gland to produce a hormone called cortisol

Answer 2

A decline in the concentration of ACTH in the blood which leads to a reduction in the secretion of adrenal hormones, resulting in adrenal insufficiency (hypoadrenalism).

Ansnwer 3

lesions can occur anywhere in the body that comprises soft tissue or osseous matter.

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