Cushing's syndrome,which is characterized by the wasting of limb muscles and the accumulation of fat in the trunk region,is due to the hypersecretion of:

  • A
    Corticosteroids
  • B
    Adrenaline
  • C
    Progesterone
  • D
    Adrenocorticotropin

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