Chapter 11, Problem 14RC

Summary Introduction

To determine: Whether the statement “acromegaly is usually associated with hypoglycemia and hypotension” is true or false.

Introduction: Endocrine disorders are normally caused either by hyposecretion or hypersecretion of a hormone. Other reasons for hormonal disorders include defects in the second receptor, defective hormone receptors, and an inadequate number of hormone receptors.