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Cushing’s disease is caused by hyperacti...

Cushing’s disease is caused by hyperactivity of 

A

GH

B

Thyroxine

C

Insulin

D

Glucocorticoids/Cortisol.

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D
Cushing syndrome It is caused hypersecretion of glucocorticoids mainly cortisol.
.. Cushing syndrome is characterised by red moon face and buffalo hump.
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