Maddison experiences muscle weakness and dehydration and visits Dr. Clark's clinic for a medical checkup. Dr. Clark runs a couple of tests and discovers that Maddison has hypotension. After examining Maddison's medical reports, Dr. Clark orders the administration of the adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH) and then proceeds to measure the plasma levels of cortisol and 17-hydroxycorticosteroids (17-OHCS) in Maddison's bloodstream. When he observes no change in the levels of these steroids, he diagnoses Maddison with a particular condition. Based on the information provided in this scenario, from which of the following conditions is Maddison most likely suffering?
A. Tourette's syndrome
B. Hashimoto's thyroiditis
C. Addison's disease
D. Cushing's disease
Answer: C
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