The Pituitary Hormone That Controls the Release of Glucocorticoids from the Adrenal

question 16

Multiple Choice

The pituitary hormone that controls the release of glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex is

• A) TSH.
• B) ACTH.
• C) FSH.
• D) LH.
• E) STH.

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