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

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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 corticotropin-releasing hormone
• C)Injection of an excess of cortisol
• D)Destruction of the anterior pituitary by a stroke
• E)Low levels of cortisol in the circulation

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