Adrenal
Cortex Quiz
A child has a genetic defect in which he is unable to make any adrenal cortex hormones except aldosterone.
Since cortisol usually shuts off the hypothalamic CRH secretion by negative feedback, his low cortisol levels will cause his hypothalamus to keep secreting CRH. The CRH will stimulate his anterior pituitary to release more ACTH.
What will happen to his skin color?