Addison's disease is caused due to:

Hypersecretion of cortisol

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Hypersecretion of aldosterone

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Hyposecretion of cortisol

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Hyposecretion of aldosterone

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The correct option is D
Hyposecretion of aldosterone

Addison's disease, also known as primary adrenal insufficiency, is a long-term endocrine disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough steroid hormones.

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