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Record 1 2002-10-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Endocrine System and Metabolism
CONT

Tests of adrenal reserve [are used] to measure the ability of the adrenal cortex to respond to ACTH by producing cortisol appropriately; ACTH is a hormone produced in the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal glands.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
CONT

Le test au synacthène ordinaire sur le cortisol plasmatique permet de vérifier les réserves surrénaliennes et surtout d'affirmer, en cas de non-réponse, une insuffisance surrénale sans préciser son origine.

CONT

[Le] test de stimulation de l'ACTH [...] permet d'apprécier la réserve hormonale surrénalienne.

Spanish

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