Addison's disease is caused by hyposecretion of hormones from which of the following glands?

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Addison's disease is caused by the hyposecretion of hormones from the adrenal glands, specifically the glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids. The pancreas secretes insulin and glucagon, the thyroid secretes thyroid hormones, and the pituitary gland controls the secretion of various hormones but does not directly secrete hormones related to Addison's disease.

Addison's Disease Is Caused by Hyposecretion of Hormones from Which