Multiple choice

Which disease is caused by under secretion of adrenal cortex?

  1. Cretinism

  2. Dwarfism

  3. Sterility

  4. Addison's disease

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Explanation

Addison's disease is caused by hyposecretion of adrenal cortex i.e., hyposecretion of aldosterone. This disease is characterized by: (1)        Excessive loss of sodium chloride in the urine. (2)        Lowering of blood pressure. (3)        Muscular weakness.