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[drkooks]

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in Addison disease
ACTH increase
ACTH decrease


p wave occuring in ST segment indicate
ectopic beat in

atria
AV node
lower portion bundle of his
upper portion bundle of his

thanks

 

[bigstix808]

in Addison disease
ACTH increase
ACTH decrease


p wave occuring in ST segment indicate
ectopic beat in

atria
AV node
lower portion bundle of his
upper portion bundle of his

thanks

#1) increase
#2)atria

 

[skabbaraju]

#1) increase
#2)atria

Thats correct.
1.increase
2. Atria

 

[doc76]

Thats correct.
1.increase
2. Atria

hi
i think in addison disease ACTH DECREASES.becoz addison disease is also known as HYPOCORTICISM.
ACTH increase in cushing syndrome

 

[doc76]

hi
i think in addison disease ACTH DECREASES.becoz addison disease is also known as HYPOCORTICISM.
ACTH increase in cushing syndrome

kaplan says ACTH increase in addison disease.
iam confused.pls help

 

[skabbaraju]

hi
i think in addison disease ACTH DECREASES.becoz addison disease is also known as HYPOCORTICISM.
ACTH increase in cushing syndrome

You are right, Addison's disease is hypocortisolism but, ACTH is secreted by ant. pituitary and monitors cortisol levels. If cortisol is low, ACTH levels are increased to stimulate adrenal cortex to produce more cortisol. I hope this clears your confusion.

 

[doc76]

You are right, Addison's disease is hypocortisolism but, ACTH is secreted by ant. pituitary and monitors cortisol levels. If cortisol is low, ACTH levels are increased to stimulate adrenal cortex to produce more cortisol. I hope this clears your confusion.

oh i got it.thanks alot