Question

Name:
(iii) The condition caused by the hyposecretion of hormones from the adrenal cortex.

Answer 1

Answer: Addison’s disease.

• Addison‘s disease is an endocrine disorder caused due to hyposecretion from adrenal cortex.
• Symptoms of Addison's disease are loss of energy, skin pigmentation, loss of weight, nausea, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), sensitivity to cold and pain, increased susceptibility to infections, etc.