Which one of the following statements concerning cortisol is incorrect?
A) Cushing syndrome is the syndrome of hypercortisolism.
B) A cortisol-secreting tumor can lead to Cushing disease.
C) Plasma cortisol levels show a diurnal variation,with the highest level present in the morning and the lowest level in the late afternoon.
D) Hypocortisolism due to primary adrenal disease is referred to as Addison disease.
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A) glucose.
B) cortisol.
C) aldosterone.
D)
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