Addison’s disease is due to - Sri Chaitanya Infinity Learn Best Online Courses for NCERT Solutions, CBSE, ICSE, JEE, NEET, Olympiad and Class 6 to 12

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hyposecretion of hormones by the adrenal cortex
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hyposecretion of hormones by the adrenal medulla
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hypersecretion of hormones by the adrenal cortex
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hypersecretion of hormones by the adrenal medulla

Solution:

The underproduction of hormones by the adrenal cortex alters carbohydrate metabolism causing acute weakness and fatigue leading to a disease called Addison’s disease.