Which statement is false regarding the symptoms of Addison's disease?
A) Addison's disease will cause a decrease in aldosterone production which will result in a decreased ability to control blood pressure and blood volume.
B) Addison's disease will cause a decrease in cortisol which will result in a decreased ability to use fat and protein as fuel.
C) Addison's disease will cause a decrease in cortisol which will result in a decreased ability to deal with inflammation and injury.
D) Addison's disease will cause a decrease in DHEA which will affect a male's ability to develop male sex characteristics.

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DHEA is an androgen produced by the adrenal cortex. It is a precursor to testosterone. The affects of decreased DHEA seen with Addison's disease are minimal because the adrenal cortex is not his main source of testosterone. The majority of testosterone comes from testes.

Which Statement Is False Regarding the Symptoms of Addison's Disease