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If part of the anterior pituitary was attacked by a virus, especially the cells that produce ACTH, what would the outcome be on the individual?

I really need help with this question. I`m getting so frustrated. I saw this exact question on here but the answer was not detailed enough for me to understand. I`m thinking if the pitiotary was attacked by a virus, would it do something to the thyroid gland  ? HELP!!!
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12 years ago
The adrenal glands can shrink due to lack of ACTH stimulation. Also, it would lead to low levels of cortisol and steroid hormones. This is called Addison's disease. Undecided
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Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) deficiency leads to adrenal insufficiency, a lack of production of glucocorticoids such as cortisol by the adrenal gland. ACTH deficiency is highly similar to primary Addison's disease, which is cortisol deficiency as the result of direct damage to the adrenal glands; the latter form, however, often leads to hyperpigmentation of the skin, which does not occur in ACTH deficiency.
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