Negative Feedback Involves the Action of Adrenocorticosteroids on The

question 5

Multiple Choice

Negative feedback involves the action of adrenocorticosteroids on the:

• A) adrenal cortex.
• B) pituitary gland.
• C) hypothalamus.
• D) Both a and c are correct.
• E) Both b and c are correct.

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