Endocrine Disorders Quiz: Addison Disease and Cushing Syndrome

• High blood sugar and excessive fluid retention
• Excessive cortisol hormones due to tumors or medications (correct)
• Decreased function of the adrenal gland and low blood pressure
• Muscle weakness, atrophy, and hyperpigmentation

• Muscle weakness, atrophy, excessive fluid retention, and high blood sugar
• Excessive cortisol hormones, muscle weakness, and hyperglycemia
• Excessive cortisol hormones, high blood pressure, and hyperpigmentation
• Muscle weakness, atrophy, loss of fluids, low blood pressure, hypoglycemia, and skin hyperpigmentation (correct)

• There is no significant difference between Addison disease and Cushing syndrome
• Addison disease is characterized by hyperglycemia, while Cushing syndrome is characterized by hypoglycemia
• Addison disease results in excessive cortisol hormones, while Cushing syndrome results in decreased adrenal function (correct)
• Addison disease causes high blood pressure, while Cushing syndrome causes low blood pressure

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