Adrenal Cortex Hormone Biosynthesis & Deficiencies
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Q. In a patient with 11 beta-hydroxylase deficiency, which of the following is true?
a
Blood pressure is elevated due to increased levels of 11-deoxycoticosterone
b
Blood pressure is elevated due to increased levels of aldosterone.
c
Blood pressure is reduced due to high renin activity.
d
Blood pressure is elevated due to increased levels of glucocorticoids.
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