Hypersecretion of the Adrenal Cortex Leads To

question 24

Multiple Choice

Hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex leads to:

• A) Type II Diabetes.
• B) Cushing's disease.
• C) Acromegaly.
• D) Addison's disease.

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