Excessive secretion of ACTH causes:
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.
Cushing's syndrome
Addison's disease
Myxoedema
Thyrotoxicosis
Endocrinology