Which Organ or Gland Is Directed by the Hypothalamus to Release

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which organ or gland is directed by the hypothalamus to release adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) ?

• A) Anterior pituitary gland
• B) Liver
• C) Pancreas
• D) Thyroid gland

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