Hypersecretion of Cortisol by the Adrenal Cortex Causes

question 60

Multiple Choice

Hypersecretion of cortisol by the adrenal cortex causes

• A) Cushing syndrome.
• B) Graves disease.
• C) cretinism.
• D) myxedema.
• E) diabetes.

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Definitions:

Delusion

A strongly held belief that is clearly false or has no basis in reality, often indicative of a psychological disorder.

Loose Association

A thinking disorder characterized by a disorganized speech pattern, where ideas shift from one topic to another in a barely related or unrelated manner.

Neologism

The creation or use of new words or expressions.

Antisocial

Exhibiting behaviors that violate social norms, often showing disregard for the rights of others.