Question

Addison’s disease is caused due to

• A. Hyposecretion of adrenal cortical hormones
• B. Hypersecretion of growth hormones
• C. Hyposecretion of thymus
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Hyposecretion of adrenal cortical hormones

Addison’s disease is a syndrome due to inadequate secretion of corticosteroid hormones by the adrenal glands, sometimes as a result of tuberculosis infection. It is caused by the deficiency of mineralocorticoids. The symptoms include weight loss, weakness, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.