What Is the Most Common Cause of Addison's Disease

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is the most common cause of Addison's disease?

• A) An autoimmune reaction
• B) Dietary deficiency of sodium and potassium
• C) Cancer
• D) Viral infection of the pituitary gland

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

The chemical substances that carry the messages from one neuron to the next in the complex pathways of nervous activity within the brain.

Brain Structure

The physical anatomy and organization of the brain, including its various parts, such as the cortex, cerebellum, and neural pathways.

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties with attention, impulse control, and hyperactivity.

Metabolism

The biochemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life, involving the conversion of food into energy and building materials.