Cushing's disease is caused by oversecretion of cortical hormones, leading to excess protein breakdown and weakness of muscles and bones.
La enfermedad de Cushing es una hipersecreción de hormonas corticales que provoca un exceso de descomposición de proteínas y debilidad en músculos y huesos.
| Front | Cushing's disease |
|---|---|
| Back | Cause: oversecretion of cortical hormones Effects: • Excess protein breakdown • Weakness of muscles & bones. |
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