Which of the Following Is the Pathway Produced in the Adrenal

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the pathway produced in the adrenal glands in response to long-term stress?

• A) hypothalamus (ACTH-releasing hormone) → anterior pituitary (ACTH) → adrenal cortex (glucocorticoids)
• B) hypothalamus (ACTH-releasing hormone) → anterior pituitary (ACTH) → adrenal medulla (epinephrine and norepinephrine)
• C) anterior pituitary (ACTH) → hypothalamus (ACTH-releasing hormone) → adrenal medulla (epinephrine and norepinephrine)
• D) adrenal cortex (glucocorticoids) → anterior pituitary (ACTH) → hypothalamus (ACTH-releasing hormone)
• E) adrenal medulla (epinephrine and norepinephrine) → hypothalamus (ACTH-releasing hormone) → anterior pituitary (ACTH)

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Definitions:

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