Multiple Choice
Which hormone prevents the degeneration of the corpus luteum?
16. The Endocrine System
Introduction to the Endocrine System
Multiple Choice
Which of the following conditions is characterized by symptoms such as buffalo hump and moon face?
A
Addison's disease
B
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
C
Cushing's syndrome
D
Graves' disease
Verified step by step guidance1
Begin by identifying the symptoms mentioned in the problem: buffalo hump and moon face.
Understand that these symptoms are related to hormonal imbalances, specifically involving cortisol.
Recognize that Cushing's syndrome is a condition caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol.
Differentiate Cushing's syndrome from other conditions listed: Addison's disease (low cortisol), Hashimoto's thyroiditis (thyroid dysfunction), and Graves' disease (hyperthyroidism).
Conclude that the symptoms of buffalo hump and moon face are characteristic of Cushing's syndrome due to excess cortisol.
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