Question

Addison's disease is an example of which type of pathological condition?

Options

• Autoimmune disease

• Genetic disorder

• Metabolic disorder

• Infectious disease

Answer 1

Addison's disease is included as an example of an autoimmune disease. This condition typically involves autoimmune destruction of the adrenal cortex, where the immune system attacks the body's own adrenal tissue, resulting in insufficient production of essential hormones like cortisol and aldosterone.