Hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex--imparts a copper skin tone

A. Grave's disease
B. Pituitary dwarfism
C. Diabetes mellitus
D. Acromegaly
E. Addison's disease


Answer: E. Addison's disease

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What will be an ideal response?

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