<prompt> All of the following are true about Cushings syndrome, ExceptRed striaeIncreased adrenalineProximal muscle weaknessEdema  <response>: Answer is B Increased adrenaline: Cushings syndrome results from an excessive amount of coicosteroids secreted from the adrenal coex outer pa of the adrenal gland. Adrenaline is secreted from the adrenal medulla inner pa of the gland and is not raised in Cushings syndrome. Increased adrenaline is a feature of adrenal medullary disorders like pheochromocytoma. Red striae may be seen in Cushing Syndrome Red or purplish violaceous striae are typical of Cushings syndrome -- Williams Endocrinology Proximal muscle weaknes may be seen in Cushings syndrome The myoputhy of Cushings syndrome typically involves the proximal muscles of lower limbs or shoulder girdle -- Williams Endocrinology Edema may be seen in Cushings syndrome Edema is seen in about 60 of patients with Cushings syndrome. This is believed to result from mineralocoicoid action, because glucocoicoids in high concentrations have mineralocoicoid action. 