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Mother of an 8-year-old girl complains that the child is too short and has excessive body weight. Objectively: obesity with fat deposits on the torso and face (round moon-like face), acne, striae on the thighs and lower abdomen, hirsutism. What hormone can cause such symptoms, when in excess?

Answer options

  1. Testosterone
  2. Thyroxin
  3. Insulin
  4. Cortisol
  5. Glucagon
Correct answer

Cortisol

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