Question

question 20 (2.5 points)
________________________ results from hypersecretion of the glucocorticoid hormones from the adrenal cortex.

a) gigantism

b) cushings syndrome

Explanation:

Gigantism is caused by hypersecretion of growth - hormone, not glucocorticoids. Cushing's syndrome results from hypersecretion of glucocorticoid hormones from the adrenal cortex.

Answer:

b) Cushing's syndrome