Question

Name the disease caused by the adrenal gland with symptoms of upper body obesity.

• A. Down syndrome
• B. Cushing's syndrome
• C. Neurotic syndrom
• D. None of the choices

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Cushing's syndrome

Cushing's syndrome

A primary adrenal gland disease. In some people, the cause of Cushing syndrome is excess cortisol secretion that doesn't depend on stimulation from ACTH and is associated with disorders of the adrenal glands. This results in upper body obesity, thinning arms and legs and round neck.

ACTH is Adrenocorticotropic hormone.