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Lack of which hormone causes Addison’s disease?

AGlucocorticoids

BOxytocin

CInsulin

DNorepinephrine

Answer:

A. Glucocorticoids

Read Explanation:

If adrenal cortex does not function properly then one of the results may be Addison’s disease characterized by hypoglycaemia, weakness and increased susceptibility to stress. This may be fatal unless treated by glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids.

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Select the correct statements.

  1. Atrial Natriuretic Factor can cause constriction of blood vessels.
  2. Renin converts angiotensinogen in blood to angiotensin I
  3. Angiotensin II activates the adrenal cortex to release aldosterone.
  4. Aldosterone causes release of Na" and water through distal convoluted tubule.