A dog’s pituitary gland produces the hormone ACTH, which stimulates the adrenal glands to secrete cortisol. Cortisol helps regulate body weight, mineral balance, the structure of connective tissue, the production of white blood cells, and skin health. When cortisol levels are low, the pituitary gland secretes ACTH. When cortisol levels are high, the pituitary gland stops secreting ACTH. Based on this information, which of the following would most likely be the cause of elevated levels of cortisol in a dog?
Undersized adrenal glands
An excess of ACTH
An inactive pituitary gland

Question

A dog’s pituitary gland produces the hormone ACTH, which stimulates the adrenal glands to secrete cortisol. Cortisol helps regulate body weight, mineral balance, the structure of connective tissue, the production of white blood cells, and skin health. When cortisol levels are low, the pituitary gland secretes ACTH. When cortisol levels are high, the pituitary gland stops secreting ACTH. Based on this information, which of the following would most likely be the cause of elevated levels of cortisol in a dog?
	Undersized adrenal glands
	An excess of ACTH
	An inactive pituitary gland

shrutipande9 · Answer

hey welocme to Openstudy!!! can u make a guess or u r new to this topic?

anonymous · Answer

im guessing underzise adrenal glands?

shrutipande9 · Answer

umm..not really..see increased ACTH leads to increased cortisol...so now can u guess d ans?

anonymous · Answer

excess of ACTH?

shrutipande9 · Answer

absolutely correct:D

anonymous · Answer

Thanks :)