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OCR: aptoms of Lack of ACTH secretion produces the sy nd hypoadrenalism, particularly weakness pression to tiredness, nausea and vomiting, and pro potension, dizziness on standing due to postural hy hal ACTH deficiency results in reduced adre e decreased androgen secretion and contributes to th een in libido and loss of secondary sexual hair iency, hypopituitarism. In pituitary ACTH def there is also pallor of the skin (Fig. 2.15). ism for Hypoglycaemia can occur in hypoadren sulin two reasons: first, because of increased i ol is an sensitivity due to a lack of cortisol (corti adrenal insulin antagonist), and, second, becaus eserves. insufficiency decreases hepatic glycogen See also: . Addison' se