Question

Under-secretion of cortisol (corticoids) produces a disease known as

• A. Addison's disease
• B. Haemophilia
• C. Anaemia
• D. Mental retardation

Answer 1

The correct option is A Addison's disease

A. Addison's disease is caused due to hyposecretion of steroid hormones from adrenal glands. The steroid hormones are cortisol and aldosterone which are secreted from adrenal cortex.

B. Haemophilia is a X-linked recessive genetic disorder that occurs due to deficiency of clotting factors in the blood and therefore, there is no formation of clot at the site of wound.

C. Anaemia is a condition of deficiency of haemoglobin or red blood cells due to which weakness occurs in the body.

D. Mental retardation is low mental ability or below average intelligence level.

Hence, under-secretion of cortisol (corticoids) leads to Addison's disease.

So, the correct answer is 'Addison's disease'.