Excessive production of cortisol by the adrenal cortex may result in:
A) Cushing syndrome
B) Graves disease
C) myxedema
D) cretinism
E) thyrotropin

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Cushing syndrome is directly related to the excessive production of cortisol by the adrenal cortex, leading to a range of symptoms including weight gain, high blood pressure, and skin changes. Graves disease, myxedema, cretinism, and thyrotropin are related to thyroid function, not cortisol levels.

Excessive Production of Cortisol by the Adrenal Cortex May Result