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ssal

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A deficiency in the secretion of adrenocortical hormones may result in:
 
  A) Cushing disease.
  B) Graves disease.
  C) diabetes mellitus.
  D) Addison disease.

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The abbreviation for peptic ulcer disease is ________.
 
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amynguyen1221

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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: A) Cushing disease is caused by hypersecretion of adrenal hormones.
B) Graves disease results from hypersecretion of the thyroid hormones.
C) Diabetes mellitus can be caused by hyposecretion of insulin by the islets of Langerhans.
D) Correct.

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