Addison’s disease is characterised by hypoglycaemia, weakness and increased susceptibility to stress. It may result when which of the following does not function properly?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Adrenal cortex
NCERT (2026-27 edition):
10.6 Hormones – “Steroid hormones are produced by adrenal cortex and gonads (testes in males and ovaries in females).” … “If adrenal cortex does not function properly then one of the results may be Addison’s disease characterised by hypoglycemia, weakness and increased susceptibility to stress. The disease is fatal unless it is treated by glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids.”