Match the Pathological Condition with Its Cause

question 60

Multiple Choice

Match the pathological condition with its cause.
-Addison's disease

• A)decreased amounts of thyroid hormone
• B)increased amounts of thyroid hormone
• C)abnormally low levels of aldosterone and cortisol
• D)increased levels of growth hormone in adults
• E)lack of ADH
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Definitions:

Comorbid Condition

The co-occurrence of two or more illnesses or medical issues in an individual.

Depression

A common mental disorder characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and a lack of energy or motivation, impacting daily functioning.

Excessive Reassurance Seeking

Part of Coyne’s model of depression where a depressed person seeks reassurance about him- or herself from non-depressed people.

Melatonin

A hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep-wake cycles, often used as a supplement to treat insomnia and jet lag.