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

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