Bronzing
A) always accompanies hyperglycemia.
B) is the most prominent symptom of Cushing's syndrome.
C) is characteristic of chronic adrenal cortical insufficiency (Addison's disease).
D) is a consequence of ADH insufficiency.

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A chronic deficiency of adrenal cortical hormones (Addison's disease)causes an increase in the secretion of MSH from the pituitary gland.MSH causes bronzing.The increased output of MSH does not accompany hyperglycemia,ADH,or excess adrenal cortical hormones (Cushing's syndrome).