Cushings syndrome results from:

Hypersedetion 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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The correct option is A
Hypersedetion 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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Aldosterone is a Glucocorticoid while cortisol and corticosterone are examples of Mineralocorticosteroids.

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