Explain the Hypersecretion of adrenocortical hormones in adult
This condition is known as Cushing's syndrome. It is characterized by virilism (hair growth above lips) in the females, that is, a tendency to develop male characteristics. In the males, feminism may develop, that is, a tendency to develop female sex characteristics. Besides this, there is wasting of muscles due to an excessive breakdown of proteins and hyperglycaemia develops due to an upset in carbohydrate metabolism.