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In this 277th episode I welcome Dr. Gillian Isaac back for another ABA keyword episode. We discuss Adrenal Diseases and the questions you’re likely to see about them on your exams.
Correction:
When talking about Addison’s disease, we say ACTH activates melatonin release. It is actually CRH that stimulates both the release of ACTH and MSH (melanocyte stimulating hormone) which both cause the stimulation of melanocytes. These cells create melanin, not melatonin, which is responsible for the darkening of the skin.
CME: Link
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References:
www.anesthesiahub.com
Barash, P. Clinical Anesthesia 8th edition. Walters Kluwer.