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Cushings syndrome results from:


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Hypersecretion of cortisol

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Hypersecretion of aldosterone

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Hyposecretion of cortisol

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Hyposecretion of aldosterone

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Solution

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.


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