PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Disease caused by too much cortisol from excessive production of glucose from glycogen and protein, and retention of too much salt; causes fat accumulation in certain areas of the body including the face, abdomen, and back of the neck.
A
Cushing’s syndrome
B
Addison’s disease
C
histamine
D
endocrine system
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cushing’s syndrome results from chronic exposure to excessive circulating levels of glucocorticoids. Cushing’s disease is the most common cause of endogenous hypercortisolism.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cushing disease is caused by elevated levels of a hormone called cortisol, which leads to a wide variety of signs and symptoms. This condition usually occurs in adults between the ages of 20 and 50; however, children may also be affected.

Detailed explanation-3: -The most common cause of Cushing’s syndrome is the long-term, high-dose use of the cortisol-like glucocorticoids. These medicines are used to treat other medical conditions, such as asthma link, rheumatoid arthritis link, and lupus link. Glucocorticoids are often injected into a joint to treat pain.

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