Cushing's syndrome is caused by:
A) hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex
B) hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex
C) hyposecretion of the thyroid gland
D) hypersecretion of the thyroid gland
B
Explanation: Cushing's syndrome is caused by an excessive amount of cortisol, which is secreted by the adrenal cortex. Addison's disease is caused by a hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex. Hyposecretion of the thyroid gland causes hypothyroidism, and hypersecretion causes hyperthyroidism.
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