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Dexamethasone is a drug used to decrease the secretion of ACTH from the anterior pituitary gland. Two patients with hypersecretion of cortisol are given dexamethasone. Anika's cortisol secretion level decreases to normal after the medication, but Maria's cortisol secretion remains increased. Which patient has primary hypercortisolism, also known as Cushing's syndrome? Explain your reasoning.
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Reply #1 on: Apr 11, 2021
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