STANDARDZoology-Endocrine System
STANDARD Zoology Hormonal Disorders MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Cause of Addison's disease is
A
Hyposecretion of aldosterone hormone
B
Hypersecretion of aldosterone hormone
C
Hyposecretion of cortisone hormone
D
Hypersecretion of cortisone hormone
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Hyposecretion of glucocorticoid and aldosterone causes Addison disease. Most of the autoimmune disorders involve antibodies attacking the adrenal cortex destruction or blocking the binding of ACTH to its receptors.
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