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In Cushing’s syndrome, there is |
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An increase in blood glucose level |
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Hypertrophy of the skeletal muscles |
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A fall in plasma cortisol |
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A thickening of the skin |
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In Cushing’s syndrome, there is |
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a) |
An increase in blood glucose level |
b) |
Hypertrophy of the skeletal muscles |
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c) |
A fall in plasma cortisol |
d) |
A thickening of the skin |
(a)
Cushing’s syndrome is the result of excessive secretion of cortisol by adrenal cortex. This leads to increased protein breakdown which is manifest by wasting of the skeletal muscle and a decreased skin thickness (which thus bruises easily). High level of cortisol in blood may also elevate the blood glucose level.