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Q.

Underproduction of hormones by the adrenal cortex causes which of the following diseases?

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a

Addison’s disease

b

Cushing’s syndrome

c

Graves' disease

d

Cretinism

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Addison’s disease is a chronic condition in adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol and aldosterone. 

Symptoms of Addison’s disease include:

  • Fatigue
  • Hyperpigmentation 
  • Loss of appetite and unintentional weight loss
  • Muscle pain, muscle spasms and/or joint pain
  • Dehydration
  • Low blood pressure
  • Mood swings 
  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)

Cushing’s syndrome occurs due to hypersecretion of cortisol.

Cretinism is associated with hypothyroidism in the pregnant mother.

Graves' disease is caused due to hyperthyroidism.

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