Excessive secretion of ACTH causes:
Correct Answer: Cushing's syndrome
Description: Ans. A. Cushing's syndromeOverproduction of ACTH leads to Cushing's syndrome. It is characterized by hyper-pigmentation and increased production of adrenocorticosteroid. These symptoms lead to negative nitrogen balance, impaired glucose tolerance, hypertension, edema, muscle atrophy etc.
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