Hypersecretion of cortisol, resulting in moon face, obesity, osteoporosis, and kidney stones, is termed:
A)Addison disease.
B)Cushing syndrome.
C)Hodgkin disease.
D)celiac disease.
E)Crohn disease.

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Hypersecretion of cortisol is a characteristic of Cushing syndrome, which can lead to symptoms such as moon face (rounding of the face), obesity, osteoporosis, and increased risk of kidney stones. Addison disease, on the other hand, is characterized by hyposecretion of cortisol and aldosterone. Hodgkin disease, celiac disease, and Crohn disease are not related to cortisol secretion.

Hypersecretion of Cortisol, Resulting in Moon Face, Obesity, Osteoporosis, and Kidney