The syndrome caused by hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex, which results in excessive circulating cortisol levels, fatigue, muscular weakness, and changes in body appearance is called ________

A) Cushing's syndrome B) Addison's disease
C) Hashimoto thyroiditis D) None of the above


A

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