The most common form of endocrine malfunction is __________.

A. failure of the gland to produce the hormone
B. insensitivity of the target cell to the hormone
C. overproduction of the hormone by the gland
D. All of the above are common disorders.


Answer: D. All of the above are common disorders.

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