Addison’s disease is caused by the deficiency of------?

A. Antiduretic Harmone

B. Luteinising Harmone

C. Melanophore stimulating Harmone

D. Adrenocorticotrophic Harmone (Answer)

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Answer :

D. Adrenocorticotrophic Harmone (Answer)

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