Which of These Could Be a Cause of Hypertrophy of the Adrenal

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of these could be a cause of hypertrophy of the adrenal cortex?

• A)autoimmune destruction of receptors for adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
• B)autoimmune destruction of hypothalamic cells that secrete cortotropin-releasing hormone
• C)injection of an excess of cortisol
• D)destruction of the anterior pituitary by a stroke
• E)excessively rapid clearance of cortisol from the circulation

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