Which of the following statements about Addison's disease is FALSE?
A) Its symptoms include fatigue, weight loss, and decreased ability to tolerate stress, disease, or surgery.
B) It is an autoimmune disease.
C) The adrenal cortex secretes too much cortisol hormone.
D) It causes a bronzed color to the skin.
Answer: C
A) This is a true statement.
B) This is a true statement.
C) The adrenal gland is destroyed by antibodies and does not secrete enough cortisol.
D) This is a true statement.
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