Hypersecretion of cortisol may result in:
A) Cushing disease.
B) Addison disease.
C) diabetes mellitus.
D) Graves disease.
A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) Addison disease can result from hyposecretion of cortisol.
C) Diabetes mellitus can result from low levels of insulin.
D) Graves disease can result from hypersecretion of the thyroid hormones.
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