Hyposecretion of hormones from the adrenal cortex is likely to cause
A) high blood sodium, dehydration, and low blood glucose
B) low blood sodium, fluid retention, and high blood glucose
C) low blood sodium, dehydration, and low blood glucose
D) high blood sodium, fluid retention, and high blood glucose
E) low blood sodium, fluid retention, and low blood glucose

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Hyposecretion of hormones from the adrenal cortex would most likely cause low blood sodium (due to decreased production of aldosterone), dehydration (due to decreased production of aldosterone), and low blood glucose (due to decreased production of cortisol). Option C correctly indicates all three symptoms. Options A and D are incorrect as they include high blood sodium which is not expected with hyposecretion of hormones from the adrenal cortex. Option B includes fluid retention which is also unlikely in this scenario. Option E has low blood glucose and fluid retention, which is not consistent with hyposecretion of adrenal hormones.

Hyposecretion of Hormones from the Adrenal Cortex Is Likely to Cause