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) hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex.
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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