Which condition would likely have the following symptoms: polyuria, acidosis, hyponatremia, and tetany of skeletal muscles?
A) Hyposecretion of glucocorticoids
B) Hypersecretion of mineralocorticoids
C) Hyposecretion of androgens
D) Hyposecretion of mineralocorticoids

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Hyposecretion of mineralocorticoids, such as aldosterone, can lead to conditions like Addison's disease, which is characterized by symptoms including polyuria (excessive urination), acidosis (an increase in acidity in the blood and body tissues), hyponatremia (low sodium levels in the blood), and tetany of skeletal muscles (involuntary muscle contractions). These symptoms arise due to the body's inability to retain sodium and water, leading to dehydration, low blood pressure, and an imbalance in electrolytes.

Which Condition Would Likely Have the Following Symptoms: Polyuria, Acidosis