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Chapter 7, Problem 28RQ
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To sketch: The map of reflex pathway of two patients having hypercortisolism to determine the patient suffering from primary hypercortisolism.
Introduction: Adenocorticotrophic hormone is secreted from anterior pituitary. It is responsible for secretion of a steroid hormone known as cortisol. ACTH acts on adrenal cortex to release cortisol.
Summary Introduction
To determine: The explanation for the fact that patient B suffers from primary hypercortisolism.
Introduction: The negative feedback loops occur in the body of an individual to maintain the internal variable levels at homeostasis. These variables are temperature, pH, hormones, blood sugar, and many others.
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