When Corticotrophin-Release Factor (CRF) Travels from the Hypothalamus to the Pituitary

question 95

Multiple Choice

When corticotrophin-release factor (CRF) travels from the hypothalamus to the pituitary, the pituitary releases the body's adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) . The bloodstream carries ACTH to the adrenal gland and various other organs. This example illustrates the complex relationship between:

• A) the pituitary gland and hormones.
• B) hormones and the endocrine system.
• C) the endocrine system and the pituitary gland.
• D) the central nervous system and the endocrine system.

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