Which Statement Regarding the Feedback Mechanisms of the HPA Axis

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding the feedback mechanisms of the HPA axis is true?

• A) Glucocorticoids enhance the secretion of CRH.
• B) Glucocorticoids inhibit the secretion of ACTH.
• C) ACTH enhances the secretion of CRH.
• D) ACTH decreases the secretion of glucocorticoids.

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