Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Adrenocorticotropin

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH) ?

• A) ACTH cannot stimulate aldosterone secretion.
• B) ACTH is released from the hypothalamus.
• C) ACTH stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete cortisol and cortisone.
• D) ACTH is secreted in smaller amounts during periods of stress.

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