Addison's Disease Is Usually Due to an Insufficient Output of Glucocorticoids

question 20

True/False

Addison's disease is usually due to an insufficient output of glucocorticoids only.

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Definitions:

Microvilli

Small, finger-like projections from the surface of some cells which increase the surface area for absorption or secretion.

Sensorineural Hearing

A type of hearing loss resulting from damage to the inner ear or to the nerve pathways from the inner ear to the brain.

Cochlear Implants

Electronic medical devices that replace the function of the damaged inner ear by providing sound signals to the brain, helping individuals with profound deafness or severe hearing loss.

Hair Cells

Sensory receptors located in the inner ear that convert mechanical vibrations from sound waves and head movements into electrical signals to be processed by the brain.