Question

Some diseases are given below. Fill the blanks with the name of the glands whose secretions are responsible for these diseases.

Addison's disease and ________

Answer 1

Addison's disease:

1. Addison's disease is characterized by loss of weight, loss of pigmentation of the skin, low blood sugar levels, increased sensitivity to cold, etc.
2. It is associated with the hyposecretion of hormones from the adrenal cortex.
3. The adrenal cortex is responsible for the secretion of three groups of steroid hormones, namely, glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and sex steroids.
4. A reduction in the secretion of these hormones may cause Addison's disease.

Final answer: Addison's disease and Adrenal gland