Question

Match the terms to these definitions:
Cushings syndrome, enzyme, acromegaly, endocrine, exocrine, diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipidus, myxedema, goiter, cretinism, hormone, enzyme
.......... Obesity, especially of the face, and muscular weakness caused by an excess of glucocorticoid hormones.

Answer 1

Cushing's syndrome is caused by an excess of glucocorticoid hormones that leads to obesity, especially on the face and muscular weakness. There is excessive weight gain, humpback, thinning of legs and purple stretch marks on different parts of the body.