Introduction to Human Disease: Pathophysiology for Health Professionals 6th Edition by Agnes Loeffler,Michael Hart

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Many diseases of endocrine organs come to attention by producing symptoms of excessive or deficient hormone production. It is desirable to detect such diseases before they produce symptoms, however, because the effects may not be reversible. Methods of detection include all of the following except which one?
A) Direct physical examination of the thyroid gland
B) Routine laboratory analysis of serum electrolytes and calcium
C) Routine screening for fasting blood glucose levels
D) Routine screening for cortisol and ACTH levels