Weakness,darkening of skin,and loss of appetite were some of the signs and symptoms experienced by the patient diagnosed with a chronic syndrome resulting from a deficiency in the hormonal secretion of the adrenal cortex or
A)Graves disease.
B)diabetes insipidus.
C)myxedema.
D)Addison disease.

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The signs and symptoms of weakness, darkening of skin, and loss of appetite suggest a chronic syndrome resulting from a deficiency in the hormonal secretion of the adrenal cortex, which is characteristic of Addison disease. Graves disease and myxedema are both related to thyroid gland dysfunction, while diabetes insipidus is a disorder of the posterior pituitary gland.

Weakness,darkening of Skin,and Loss of Appetite Were Some of the Signs