Which of the following diseases is the result of low amounts of cortisol in the blood, characterized by general weakness and hyperpigmentation of the skin and mucous mem-branes called bronzing?
a. Graves' disease
b. Addison disease
c. Cushing disease
d. Erb disease
ANS: B
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