Abnormalities caused by the hypo or hyper secretion of hormones of adrenal cortex:

i. Disease caused due to hyposecretion of hormones

(a) Addison’s disease : It is caused due to the deficiency of mineralo-corticoids and Cortisol.

Symptoms : It is characterised by low blood sugar level and low blood pressure.

ii. Disease caused due to hypersecretion of hormones

(b) Cushing’s syndrome : It is due to the excess of Cortisol.

Symptoms : It is characterised by high blood sugar level, diabetes, weakness and restlessness.