An increased level of cortisol would be found in patients with ________
A) Addison's disease
B) Graves' disease
C) Hashimoto's disease
D) Cushing's syndrome
D
Explanation: A) Addison's disease is a decreased, not increased, level of cortisol from the adrenal cortex.
B) Graves' disease is related to thyroid gland hormone, not cortisol.
C) Hashimoto's disease is related to thyroid gland hormone, not cortisol.
D) Correct!
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