Question

Cushings syndrome results from:

• A. Hypersecretion of cortisol
• B. Hypersecretion of aldosterone
• C. Hyposecretion of cortisol
• D. Hyposecretion of aldosterone

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Hypersecretion of cortisol

Cushing syndrome is a disorder that occurs when your body has a high level of the hormone cortisol. The typical symptoms include high blood pressure, abdominal obesity with thin arms, reddish stretch marks and round red face.