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

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Cushing syndrome results from hypersecretion of glucocorticoids (cortisol or hydrocortisone) by the adrenal cortex. Clinical manifestations include "moon" facies, obesity of the trunk, muscle wasting and weakness, osteoporosis, kidney stones, and reduced resistance to infection.

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