Summarize the Relationship Between the Hypothalamus,the Anterior Pituitary Gland,and the Adrenal

question 4

Multiple Choice

Summarize the relationship between the hypothalamus,the anterior pituitary gland,and the adrenal gland.

• A) The hypothalamus secretes ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone), which stimulates the release of CRH (corticotropin-releasing hormone) from the anterior pituitary gland that leads to the secretion of glucocorticoids by the adrenal gland.
• B) The hypothalamus secretes CRH (corticotropin-releasing hormone), which stimulates the release of ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) from the anterior pituitary gland that leads to the secretion of mineralocorticoids by the adrenal gland.
• C) The hypothalamus secretes CRH (corticotropin-releasing hormone), which stimulates the release of ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) from the anterior pituitary gland that leads to the secretion of glucocorticoids by the adrenal gland.
• D) None of these are correct.

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