Sherry has Addison's disease so her ability to produce cortisol is reduced. How does her hypothalamus respond?

A. The hypothalamus will increase the production of ACTH in response to low levels of cortisol.
B. The hypothalamus will increase the production of CRH in response to low levels of cortisol.
C. The hypothalamus will produce cortisol if the adrenal cortex cannot.
D. The hypothalamus does not respond to low levels of cortisol.


Answer: B

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