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103. A patient with Cushing’s syndrome develops osteoporosis. What is the technical primary pathophysiological cause of this complication?

A. Decreased calcium absorption.
B. Excess cortisol leading to increased bone resorption and decreased bone formation.
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C. Vitamin D deficiency.
D. Increased estrogen levels.

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  • Decreased calcium absorption.
  • Excess cortisol leading to increased bone resorption and decreased bone formation.
  • Vitamin D deficiency.
  • Increased estrogen levels.

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