One of the symptoms in Addison's disease is:
Correct answer: B. Darkening of skin
- A. Whitening of skin
- B. Darkening of skin
- C. Spotting of skin
- D. All of the above
Explanation
Addison's disease causes adrenal insufficiency, which increases ACTH and related melanocortin activity; this produces hyperpigmentation or darkening of the skin. Whitening and spotting are not the characteristic finding.
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