When a patient is diagnosed with a hormone-secreting tumor of the adrenal cortex, which physiologic response would be expected?
A) Decreased blood pressure
B) Increased incidence of gastric ulcers
C) Increased lipogenesis of extremities
D) Decreased gastric secretion

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A hormone-secreting tumor of the adrenal cortex often leads to increased production of cortisol, which can increase gastric acid secretion and thus increase the incidence of gastric ulcers.

When a Patient Is Diagnosed with a Hormone-Secreting Tumor of the Adrenal