The Hypothalamic Hormone That Triggers the Release of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

question 92

Multiple Choice

The hypothalamic hormone that triggers the release of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is

• A) cortisol.
• B) corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH).
• C) vasopressin.
• D) adrenal follicle-stimulating hormone.
• E) cortical stimulating factor (CSF).

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