Which of the following conditions results from excess cortisol production?

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There are three basic conditions associated with hyperadrenalism, each of which may have more than one cause.These are Cushing's syndrome, resulting from excess cortisol production; primary hyperaldosteronism, or Conn's syndrome, associated with an elevated aldosterone; and congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to an enzymatic block in the cortisol and aldosterone synthetic pathways, leading to an increased production of other steroids.

Which of the Following Conditions Results from Excess Cortisol Production