Congenital adrenal hypertrophy, the most common cause of the intersex condition, occurs when the adrenal gland releases ____ than average levels of the hormone cortisol, causing the hypothalamus and pituitary to release _____ than average levels of ACTH.

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Congenital adrenal hypertrophy results in the overproduction of cortisol by the adrenal gland. The hypothalamus and pituitary gland respond by reducing the production of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). Therefore, the adrenal gland releases more cortisol, and the hypothalamus and pituitary gland release less ACTH, causing the intersex condition.

Congenital Adrenal Hypertrophy, the Most Common Cause of the Intersex