Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Biomolecules

Question:

Addison's disease is not characterised by

Options:

Hypoglycemia

Weakness in the body.

Increased susceptibiliy to stress.

Modulated inflammatory reactions.

Correct Answer:

Modulated inflammatory reactions.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Modulated inflammatory reactions.

Addison's disease is primary adrenal insufficiency, leading to decreased secretion of glucocorticoids (cortisol) and mineralocorticoids (aldosterone). Common features include:

  • Hypoglycemia  True (due to low cortisol)
  • Weakness in the body  True (due to low cortisol and aldosterone)
  • Increased susceptibility to stress  True (cortisol is essential for stress response)
  • Modulated inflammatory reactions  False – cortisol deficiency actually increases inflammatory responses, rather than modulating them.