If the pituitary gland is removed from a human subject,which of the following is likely to occur?
A)The adrenal gland will hypertrophy to increase cortisol production
B)The adrenal gland will atrophy and plasma cortisol levels will be reduced
C)The hypothalamus will secrete less CRH
D)The subject will remain euthyroid
E)None of these things are likely to occur

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The pituitary gland produces adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), which stimulates the adrenal gland to produce cortisol. Without the pituitary gland, there will be decreased ACTH production, leading to reduced cortisol production by the adrenal gland. This will eventually lead to adrenal gland atrophy.

If the Pituitary Gland Is Removed from a Human Subject,which