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Excess of which of the following hormone...

Excess of which of the following hormones causes Cushing's syndrome ?

A

Thyroxin

B

Cortisol

C

Adrenaline

D

Noradrenaline

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The correct Answer is:
B
Hyper secretion of cortisol by the adrenal cortex produces Cushing’s syndrome. It is characterized by breakdown of muscle proteins and abnormal distribution of body fat
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