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The adenosine deaminase deficiency resul...

The adenosine deaminase deficiency results into :

A

Parkinson's disease

B

Digestive disorder

C

Addison's disease

D

Dysfunction of Immune system

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The correct Answer is:
D
• Adenosine deaminase (ADA) is crucial for the immune system to function. Hence, its deficiency causes dysfunction of immune system
• Parkinson.s disease is a long-term degenerative disorder of the central nervous system. • Digestive disorders affect GIT & associated glands.
• Hyposecretion of hormones of the adrenal cortex causes Addison.s disease.
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