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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