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kifflom [539]
3 years ago
11

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

Biology
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Readme [11.4K]3 years ago
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When an individual's cortisol levels are low, such as in the case of people with Addison's disease, the hypothalamus region of the brain releases corticotrophin-releasing hormones. This causes the pituitary gland to also secrete another hormone called, adenocortocotropic hormone into the bloodstream. <span>When the adrenal glands detect these hormones, they secrete cortisol, causing blood levels of cortisol to rise.</span>
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