Cushing's Disease Results from an Excess Of

Question

Cushing's disease results from an excess of
A) growth hormone.
B) parathyroid hormone.
C) ADH.
D) glucocorticoids.
E) epinephrine.

Accepted Answer

Cushing's disease is caused by an excess of glucocorticoids, which are hormones produced by the adrenal glands. This can be the result of a tumor in the pituitary gland, which can lead to overproduction of the hormone ACTH (adrenocorticotrophic hormone), which in turn stimulates the adrenal glands to produce more cortisol.