Addison disease is characterized by

A. aldosterone deficiency and loss of extracellular sodium.
B. aldosterone excess and loss of extracellular sodium.
C. aldosterone excess and gain of extracellular sodium.
D. aldosterone deficiency and gain of extracellular sodium.


Answer: A

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