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Cause of Addison's disease is

1. Hyposecretion of aldosterone hormone
2. Hypersecretion of aldosterone hormone
3. Hypersecretion of cortisone hormone
4. None of the above

Correct answer: Hyposecretion of aldosterone hormone

Solution

Addison’s disease is primary adrenal insufficiency, so the adrenal cortex does not produce enough hormones. A key deficiency is aldosterone, making hyposecretion of aldosterone the best choice.

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