Cushing syndrome and Addison's disease are
A)forms of chronic adrenal cortical hypofunction.
B)forms of chronic adrenal cortical hypersecretion.
C)treated with replacement doses of cortisol (i.e. ,prednisone).
D)disorders of the adrenal cortex.

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Cushing syndrome and Addison's disease are both disorders of the adrenal cortex. Cushing syndrome is characterized by hypersecretion of cortisol, while Addison's disease is characterized by hypofunction of the adrenal cortex and underproduction of cortisol. Treatment for both includes replacement doses of cortisol.

Cushing Syndrome and Addison's Disease Are