The syndrome caused by hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex, which results in excessive circulating cortisol levels, fatigue, muscular weakness, and changes in body appearance is called ________.
A)Cushing's syndrome
B)Hashimoto thyroiditis
C)Addison's disease
D)None of the above

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Cushing's syndrome is caused by hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex, resulting in excessive circulating cortisol levels. Symptoms include fatigue, muscular weakness, and changes in body appearance such as weight gain, moon face, and buffalo hump. Hashimoto thyroiditis and Addison's disease are not associated with hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex.

The Syndrome Caused by Hypersecretion of the Adrenal Cortex, Which