Choose factors, which can cause Addison’s disease:A. TuberculosisB. Tumour acting on hormone of adrenalsC. PneumoniaD. Autoimmune thyroiditisE. Diabetes mellitus
Choose factors, which can cause Addison’s disease:A. TuberculosisB. Tumour acting on hormone of adrenalsC. PneumoniaD. Autoimmune thyroiditisE. Diabetes mellitus
Chapter31: Endocrine Control
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Problem 3SA: Overproduction of ________ causes gigantism. a. growth hormone c. insulin b. cortisol d. melatonin
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Choose factors, which can cause Addison’s disease:
A. Tuberculosis
B. Tumour acting on hormone of adrenals
C. Pneumonia
D. Autoimmune thyroiditis
E. Diabetes mellitus
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Addison’s disease
Addison’s disease is characterized by the hypo-secretion of the adrenal hormones. At the top of the kidneys present the adrenal glands. They secrete hormones like cortisol and aldosterone. In case of Addison’s disease, there is not enough secretion of these hormones. Cortisol assists the body in stressful conditions while aldosterone regulates the balance of ions like sodium and potassium in the blood.
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