The condition resulting from hypersecretion of cortisol, and manifested by a "moon" facies, obesity of the trunk, osteoporosis, muscle wasting and weakness, and reduced resistance to infections is called
A)Addison disease
B)Cushing syndrome
C)Conn syndrome
D)Hashimoto disease
E)myxedema

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The description of the condition is classic for Cushing syndrome. Addison disease is hypersecretion of aldosterone and cortisol resulting in a deficiency of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), and manifests with hypotension, hyperkalemia, and hypoglycemia. Conn syndrome is hypersecretion of aldosterone, leading to hypertension and hypokalemia. Hashimoto disease is a type of hypothyroidism, characterized by an enlarged thyroid gland and low levels of thyroid hormone. Myxedema is another type of hypothyroidism, characterized by dry, thickened skin, hair loss and weight gain.

The Condition Resulting from Hypersecretion of Cortisol, and Manifested by a "Moon