Which of These Statements Describes Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

question 167

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements describes adrenocorticotropic hormone

• A)It is a tropic hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex.
• B)It stimulates the production of androgens by the testes.
• C)It acts on the adrenal medulla.
• D)It is controlled in part by CRH from the hypothalamus.

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