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In Cushing's syndrome excessive amounts of glucocorticoids and mineralcorticoids will increase the patient's:In Cushing's syndrome excessive amounts of glucocorticoids and mineralcorticoids will increase the patient's:
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Excess glucocorticoids elevate glucose by promoting gluconeogenesis.