Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) The pituitary hormone ACTH controls to a large part the biosynthesis of cortisol.
• B) The adrenal secretion of cortisol and the pituitary secretion of ACTH both depend on the secretion of corticotropin releasing factors by the hypothalamus.
• C) Increased plasma cortisol levels inhibit the release of corticotropin releasing factors.
• D) All of the above.
• E) None of the above.

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