Hypersecretion of Cortisol, Resulting in Moon Face, Obesity, Osteoporosis, and Kidney

question 103

Multiple Choice

Hypersecretion of cortisol, resulting in moon face, obesity, osteoporosis, and kidney stones, is termed:

• A)Addison disease.
• B)Cushing syndrome.
• C)Hodgkin disease.
• D)celiac disease.
• E)Crohn disease.

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Definitions:

Deductibles

The amount that an insured individual must pay out of pocket before an insurance provider will pay any expenses.

Patient Protection

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Affordable Care Act

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Inefficiencies

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