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(iii) The condition caused by the hyposecretion of hormones from the adrenal cortex.

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Answer: Addison’s disease.
  • Addison‘s disease is an endocrine disorder caused due to hyposecretion from adrenal cortex.
  • Symptoms of Addison's disease are loss of energy, skin pigmentation, loss of weight, nausea, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), sensitivity to cold and pain, increased susceptibility to infections, etc.

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