A Nurse Recalls That Stress-Induced Stimulation of the Adrenal Cortex

question 1

Multiple Choice

A nurse recalls that stress-induced stimulation of the adrenal cortex causes it to secrete:

• A) estrogen.
• B) cortisol.
• C) parathyroid hormone.
• D) adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH).

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