A physical characteristic of Addison's disease is:
A)abnormal fat distribution in the back and face called the buffalo hump and moon face.
B)fatigue, weight loss, bronze skin pigmentation.
C)severe headaches and hypertension.
D)excessive dark hair growth on the forearms in a woman.

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The physical characteristics of Addison's disease include fatigue, weight loss, and bronze skin pigmentation due to a lack of cortisol and aldosterone production by the adrenal glands. Abnormal fat distribution in the back and face called the buffalo hump and moon face are characteristic of Cushing's syndrome, not Addison's disease. Severe headaches and hypertension are not typical physical characteristics of Addison's disease. Excessive dark hair growth on the forearms in a woman is a symptom of hirsutism, which can be caused by hormonal imbalances but is not specific to Addison's disease.

A Physical Characteristic of Addison's Disease Is