Cushing 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:
a. hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex: Cushing syndrome is caused by hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex
b. hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex: correct
c. hyposecretion of the thyroid gland: Cushing syndrome is caused by hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex
d. hypersecretion of the thyroid gland: Cushing syndrome is caused by hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex

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