Final answer:
The symptoms of "moon face" and "buffalo hump" are indicative of Cushing's syndrome, which is caused by hyperadrenalism, or the excess production of cortisol by the adrenal glands, making answer D the correct choice.
Step-by-step explanation:
Identifying Disorders Based on Symptoms
The presence of a "moon face" and "buffalo hump" is indicative of a disorder known as Cushing's syndrome. Cushing's syndrome is typically caused by the hypersecretion of cortisol, often due to a pituitary or adrenal tumor. This condition is associated with a characteristic redistribution of fat leading to the moon face - where the face appears rounded, and buffalo hump - an accumulation of fat on the back of the neck.
The correct answer to your question is D. Hyperadrenalism, which refers to the overactivity of the adrenal glands, leading to an excess of cortisol being produced.
Comparatively, hypothyroidism and hypoadrenalism, like Addison's disease, have different signs, such as fatigue, weight gain, and cold sensitivity for hypothyroidism, and bronzing of the skin for hypoadrenalism.
Hyperthyroidism typically includes symptoms such as weight loss, increased heart rate, and difficulty sleeping, which are not associated with Cushing's syndrome.