One of the alarm reaction responses resulting from hypertrophy of the adrenal cortex is an increase in allergic responses.

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The alarm reaction stage of the stress response, primarily involving the adrenal medulla, leads to the secretion of adrenaline and noradrenaline, which do not directly cause an increase in allergic responses. Hypertrophy of the adrenal cortex is more related to the production of corticosteroids, which typically suppress immune responses, including allergic reactions.

One of the Alarm Reaction Responses Resulting from Hypertrophy of the Adrenal