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A patient has hypertension, osteoporosis, hyperglycemia, immunosuppression, and an unusual accumulation of fat on the trunk and upper back. The diagnosis in the patient's chart says "Cushing's disease." From the choices below, click on the hormonal profile that you would most likely see in your patient. high CRH, high ACTH, high cortisol low CRH, low ACTH, low cortisol low CRH, high ACTH, high cortisol high CRH, low ACTH, high cortisol high CRH, high ACTH, low cortisol low CRH, low ACTH, high cortisol

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Cushing's disease is caused by pituitary tumor that stimulates over secretion of ACTH, thus increasing cortisol levels in blood.

It's characterized by high CRH, high ACTH, high cortisol.

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