Cushing's Syndrome Is Caused By

question 29

Multiple Choice

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.

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