A 50 year old male is experiencing fatigue, dizziness, and headaches with a rapid decline in his visual acuity. He treats his hypertension and type 2 diabetes with medications. His brow and jaw are enlarged (proganthism), his hands and feet and fingers are wide. His wedding ring no longer fits on his finger. He is obese and has a deep voice. What hormones are of greatest concern of this person? a.) GSH B.) ACTH C.) Prolactin d.) GH
A 50 year old male is experiencing fatigue, dizziness, and headaches with a rapid decline in his visual acuity. He treats his hypertension and type 2 diabetes with medications. His brow and jaw are enlarged (proganthism), his hands and feet and fingers are wide. His wedding ring no longer fits on his finger. He is obese and has a deep voice. What hormones are of greatest concern of this person? a.) GSH B.) ACTH C.) Prolactin d.) GH
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A 50 year old male is experiencing fatigue, dizziness, and headaches with a rapid decline in his visual acuity. He treats his hypertension and type 2 diabetes with medications. His brow and jaw are enlarged (proganthism), his hands and feet and fingers are wide. His wedding ring no longer fits on his finger. He is obese and has a deep voice.
What hormones are of greatest concern of this person?
a.) GSH
B.) ACTH
C.) Prolactin
d.) GH
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