During an evaluation of adrenal function,a patient had plasma cortisol determinations in the morning after awakening and in the evening at approximately 7:30 PM.Laboratory results indicated that the evening value was approximately half as high as the morning concentration.This is indicative of:
A) a normal finding.
B) Cushing syndrome.
C) adrenal gland tumor.
D) ectopic hormone production.
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