Cushing syndrome is a chronic syndrome caused by hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex, characterized by darkening of the skin, loss of appetite, mental depression, and muscle weakness

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE
Explanation: Cushing syndrome is caused by hypersecretion of the adrenal gland and includes the symptoms of obesity, moon face, hyperglycemia, and muscle weakness.

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a. 3 b. 12 c. 14 d. 15

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What will be an ideal response?

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A. SA node, AV node, Bundle of His, bundle branches, Purkinje fibers B. AV node, SA node, bundle branches, Purkinje fibers, Bundle of His C. Purkinje fibers, AV node, SA node, Purkinje fibers, Bundle of His D. AV node, bundle branches, Bundle of His, SA node, Purkinje fibers E. SA node, Bundle of His, AV node, Purkinje fibers, bundle branches

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