What is the most common cause of adrenocortical insufficiency?
A) Therapeutic use of corticosteroids
B) Pheochromocytoma
C) Inadequate secretion of ACTH
D) Sudden cessation of exogenous adrenocortical hormonal therapy
Ans: A
Feedback: Therapeutic use of corticosteroids is the most common cause of adrenocortical insufficiency. The other options also cause adrenocortical insufficiency, but they are not the most common causes.
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