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Serum levels of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH), cortisol, and aldosterone in primary, secondary, and tertiary adrenal insufficiency
| PATHOLOGY MEASURE | PRIMARY ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY | SECONDARY ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY | TERTIARY ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY |
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| CRH (released from 1 hypothalamus) |  |
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| ACTH (released from pituitary gland) | |
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| Cortisol (released from adrenal glands) | |
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| Aldosterone (released from adrenal glands) | |
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