What is the disease caused by underproduction of hormones by the adrenal cortex?

What is the disease caused by underproduction of hormones by the adrenal cortex?
  1. Addison's disease
  2. Adrenaline's disease
  3. Hypothyroidism
  4. Hyperthyroidism

Solution

Underproduction of hormones by the adrenal cortex alters carbohydrate metabolism causing acute weakness and fatigue leading to a disease called Addison’s disease.

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