Cushing Syndrome and Addison's Disease Are

question 85

Multiple Choice

Cushing syndrome and Addison's disease are

• A)forms of chronic adrenal cortical hypofunction.
• B)forms of chronic adrenal cortical hypersecretion.
• C)treated with replacement doses of cortisol (i.e. ,prednisone).
• D)disorders of the adrenal cortex.

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