Asked by Mariam Shonekan on May 28, 2024

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What is a symptom of Cushing's disease?

A) Loss of ability to cope with stress
B) Constant mild inflammatory response
C) Abnormally large face and hands
D) Fat deposition around the trunk
E) Intellectual disability

Cushing's Disease

A condition caused by an excess of cortisol in the body, often due to a tumor in the pituitary gland, leading to symptoms like weight gain, thinning skin, and hypertension.

Fat Deposition

The process by which the body stores fat in adipose tissue for energy, insulation, and protection of internal organs.

Inflammatory Response

The body's immune response to infection or injury, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain.

  • Conceptualize the various roles and functions of hormones in the human body.
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Melissa HockingMay 29, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Cushing's disease is characterized by an excess of cortisol, leading to symptoms such as fat deposition around the trunk, moon face, and buffalo hump.