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5. jon has addisons disease, also known as: ○ hypoadrenocorticism ○ hyp…

Question

  1. jon has addisons disease, also known as:

○ hypoadrenocorticism
○ hyperthyroidism
○ glandular fever
○ histoplasmosis

  1. the adrenal gland produces:

○ epinephrine and corticosterone
○ melatonin
○ thyrotropin releasing hormone
○ thyroxine

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Addison's disease is characterized by insufficient production of adrenal - cortex hormones, also known as hypoadrenocorticism. The adrenal gland produces hormones like epinephrine (adrenaline) and corticosterone. Melatonin is produced by the pineal gland, thyrotropin - releasing hormone by the hypothalamus, and thyroxine by the thyroid gland.

Answer:

  1. hypoadrenocorticism
  2. epinephrine and corticosterone