Question
Biology Question on Human Endocrine System
Addison?? disease results from
A
hyposecretion of adrenal
B
hypertrophy of gonads
C
hyperactivity of cells of Leydig
D
none of these
Answer
hyposecretion of adrenal
Explanation
Solution
Addison?? disease results from hyposecretion of adrenal. Addison?? disease is a severe or total deficiency of the hormones made in the adrenal cortex, caused by a destruction in the adrenal cortex. Classical Addison?? disease results from a loss of both cortisol and aldosterone secretion due to the almost total destrution of both adrenal glands.