Which Endocrine Disorder Is NOT Paired with Its Proper Cause

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which endocrine disorder is NOT paired with its proper cause?

• A)diabetes mellitus - hyposecretion of insulin
• B)cretinism - hyposecretion of GH in childhood
• C)myxedema - hyposecretion of thyroxine in adulthood
• D)Addison's disease - hyposecretion of cortisol and aldosterone

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