Cushing Syndrome Is a Result Of

question 6

Multiple Choice

Cushing syndrome is a result of:

• A)hypersecretion of glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex.
• B)hyposecretion of glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex.
• C)hypersecretion of mineralcorticoids from the adrenal medulla.
• D)hypersecretion of androgens from the adrenal cortex.
• E)hyposecretion of androgens from the adrenal medulla.

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