Which Pathology Results from a Dysfunction Within the Adrenal Cortex

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which pathology results from a dysfunction within the adrenal cortex leading to hypersecretion of glucocorticoids from the anterior pituitary?

• A)Addison disease
• B)Cushing syndrome
• C)Graves disease

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