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Underproduction of adrenal cortex hormones causes weakness, fatigue and:
AGraves disease
BCretinism
CAddison disease
DAcromegaly
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Addison disease
Low cortical hormones alter carbohydrate metabolism, giving acute weakness and fatigue called Addison disease.
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