Bronze skin color, hypoglycemia, and a reduced ability to cope with stress (burnout) are signs and symptoms of ________.
A) Addison's disease
B) Graves' disease
C) Cushing's disease
D) goiter

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Bronze skin color is a classic sign of Addison's disease due to the excess melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) production. Hypoglycemia and burnout are also common symptoms of this condition, which is caused by a deficiency of cortisol and aldosterone hormones. Therefore, option A is the best choice. Graves' disease and goiter are related to hyperthyroidism, which usually presents with weight loss, heat intolerance, palpitations, and anxiety, among other symptoms. Cushing's disease is characterized by a moon face, buffalo hump, and purple striae caused by an excess cortisol secretion.

Bronze Skin Color, Hypoglycemia, and a Reduced Ability to Cope