Question

Name the disease caused by

hypersecretion of adrenal gland

Answer 1

Cushing syndrome:

1. The most common cause of Cushing's syndrome is a pituitary tumor, which causes excessive production of ACTH.
2. Cushing syndrome shows symptoms like increased fat deposition around the neck, upper obesity, rounded face, and thinning of arms and neck.
3. Weakening of bone is also seen in this syndrome.