Endocrine disorders · Physiology

Addison disease is characterized by deficiency of:

  1. Thyroid hormones such as thyroxine and triiodothyronine
  2. Adrenal cortex hormones
  3. Insulin
  4. Parathyroid hormone
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Correct answer: Adrenal cortex hormones

Addison disease involves adrenal cortex failure. This causes reduced cortisol and aldosterone secretion.

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