Alexandra has developed an autoimmune disease causing her to have constant low levels of cortisol (hypocortisolism). Would you expect to find changes in the number of Alexandra's cortisol receptors?
A) no
B) yes, down-regulation
C) yes, up-regulation

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In response to low levels of cortisol, the body typically tries to compensate by increasing the sensitivity to the available cortisol. This is achieved through up-regulation, where the number of cortisol receptors on the cells increases to capture more of the scarce hormone.

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