Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

question 44

Multiple Choice

Adrenocorticotropic hormone

• A) is released by the anterior pituitary.
• B) activates the adrenal cortex.
• C) increases circulating levels of glucocorticoids.
• D) all of the above
• E) none of the above

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