Cushing's Syndrome Occurs When the Body's Tissues Are Exposed to High

question 3

Multiple Choice

Cushing's syndrome occurs when the body's tissues are exposed to high levels of cortisol for too long. Many people develop Cushing's syndrome because they take steroid glucocorticoids such as prednisone for asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other inflammatory diseases. Other people develop Cushing's syndrome because their bodies produce too much cortisol.
-Prednisone would be most similar to which compound?

• A) cortisol
• B) insulin
• C) TRH
• D) oxytocin
• E) glucagon

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Definitions:

Antibodies

Proteins produced by the immune system to neutralize or destroy foreign substances like bacteria and viruses.

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland located in the neck, which produces hormones that regulate the body's metabolism, energy levels, and growth.

Thyroid Hormones

Chemical substances produced by the thyroid gland, crucial for regulating metabolism, energy generation, and overall body growth.

Myxedema

A severe type of hypothyroidism that is most common in women older than 50.