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) excessively rapid clearance of cortisol from the circulation

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Excessively rapid clearance of cortisol from the circulation would lead to increased ACTH production to compensate, stimulating the adrenal cortex and potentially causing hypertrophy.

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