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Addison’s disease is caused due to

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Hyposecretion of adrenal cortical hormones
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Hypersecretion of growth hormones
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Hyposecretion of thymus
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None of the above
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The correct option is A Hyposecretion of adrenal cortical hormones
Addison’s disease is a syndrome due to inadequate secretion of corticosteroid hormones by the adrenal glands, sometimes as a result of tuberculosis infection. It is caused by the deficiency of mineralocorticoids. The symptoms include weight loss, weakness, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

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