The Primary Function of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) Is to

question 96

Multiple Choice

The primary function of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is to

• A) regulate salt and water balance by acting on the renal system.
• B) stimulate glucocorticoid release from the adrenal glands.
• C) stimulate adrenaline release from the adrenal medulla.
• D) stimulate cell growth and cell division in muscle and bone.
• E) stimulate the development of the folds on the surface of the brain.

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