The origin of congenital adrenal hyperplasia occurs when circulating cortisol levels are low.
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is an autosomal recessive disease which results from mutations of genes for enzymes involved in the biochemical steps of production of mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids or sex steroids from cholesterol by the adrenal glands (steroidogenesis). <span>Low cortisol production results in rising levels of ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) because cortisol usually inhibits ACTH production. This increased ACTH production induces overgrowth (hyperplasia) and overactivity of the steroid-producing cells of the adrenal cortex.</span>
Circulation of the blood is crucial in the body since it helps in supply of nutrients and oxygen to all parts of the body. It is these nutrients and oxygen that are key in the activities of a cell or a tissue without which the cells wont efficiently carry out their functions.The inability of the body to supply blood and oxygen to the body cells as required is known as hyperfusion. Hyperfusion is caused by inadequate perfusion of the body tissues and thus resulting to inefficient supply of nutrients and oxygen gas to the body cells and tissues.
The correct answer is: 'Reptiles are ectotherms and cannot raise their body temperature above that of the environment'. Birds sit on their eggs to incubate the eggs as the body temperature of the adult bird warms up the eggs. Birds are <span>endothermic homeotherms, and maintain a constant body temperature. In contrast </span>reptiles <span>are ectothermic poikilotherms, and their body temperature depends on the temperature of the outside environment.</span>
