If an individual's pituitary gland does not produce adequate adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH),then _________ will result.
A) Cushing syndrome
B) exopthalmos
C) Graves disease
D) Addison disease
E) diabetes mellitus

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ACTH stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol. Without sufficient ACTH, cortisol production will be reduced, leading to Addison disease, a condition characterized by low cortisol levels, fatigue, weight loss, and other symptoms. Cushing syndrome is caused by excess cortisol production, while exopthalmos and Graves disease are associated with hyperthyroidism. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder involving high blood sugar levels, not directly related to ACTH or cortisol production.

If an Individual's Pituitary Gland Does Not Produce Adequate Adrenocorticotropic