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#Question id: 20317


Which of the following statements correctly describes the pathophysiology of Cushing's disease?

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal
  1. Cushing’s disease results from a benign adrenal adenoma secreting excess ACTH. High levels of ACTH in turn cause increased production of cortisol from the adrenal cortex
  2. Cushing’s disease results from a benign pituitary adenoma secreting excess ACTH. High levels of ACTH in turn causes increased production of cortisol from the adrenal cortex.
  3. Cushing’s disease results from a benign pituitary adenoma secreting excess levels of cortisol.
  4. Cushing’s disease results from a benign adrenal adenoma secreting excess levels of cortisol.