Addison's disease is caused by undersecretion of

Adrenaline

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Aldosterone

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Solution

The correct option is C
Aldosterone

Addison's disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormone aldosterone.

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Match the items of column I with those of column II.

Column I Column II

1. 'β' (beta) cells of islets of Langerhans (a) Condition due to undersecretion of thyroxine in adults.

2. Thyroid (b) Undersecretion of glucocorticoids

3. Cretinism (c) Exophthalmic goitre

4. Addison's disease (d) Increases heart beat

5. Hyperthyroidism (e) Thyroxine

6. Myxoedema (f) Adrenal cortex

7. Adrenaline (g) Insulin

8. Cortisone (h) Undersecretion of thyroxine in a child.

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