If the adrenal cortex were surgically removed, an increase in the plasma levels of ________ would likely be observed.
A) glucocorticoid hormones
B) epinephrine
C) adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
D) acetylcholine

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The removal of the adrenal cortex would lead to a decrease in the production of glucocorticoids, which would result in a lack of negative feedback on the pituitary gland. This would cause an increase in the secretion of ACTH to stimulate the adrenal cortex to produce more glucocorticoids.

If the Adrenal Cortex Were Surgically Removed, an Increase in the Plasma