Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a symptom of Cushing’s syndrome?

  1. Obesity

  2. Hypoglycaemia

  3. Osteoporosis

  4. Weakness

  5. Salt and water retention
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Hypoglycaemia is a symptom of hyposecretion of adrenal cortex. Cushing’s syndrome is caused by hypersecretion of adrenal cortex and shows symptoms of obesity, hyperglycaemia, osteoporosis, weakness, salt and water retention, etc.

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