Multiple choice

A patient is suffering from skin pigmentation, hypoglycaemia, and sensitivity to cold and pain with increased susceptibility to infections. Which of the following is true for this patient?

  1. Hypersecretion of adrenal cortex

  2. Hypersecretion of adrenal medulla

  3. Hyposecretion of adrenal cortex

  4. Hyposecretion of adrenal medulla

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Patient is suffering from Addison's disease, which occurs due to hyposecretion of adrenal cortex.