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SpyIntel [72]
3 years ago
14

As a result of stress, the anterior pituitary releases ________, which stimulates release of hormones from the adrenal cortex th

at retain sodium and water, increase blood sugar, and begin breaking down fats.
A) thyroidstimulatinghormone
B) growthhormone
C) ACTH
D) ADH
Biology
1 answer:
andre [41]3 years ago
8 0

Answer: The answer is ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone)

Explanation:

ACTH, known as Adrenocorticotropic hormone, is a hormone secreted by the Anterior Pituitary gland. Its function is primarily to stimulates the adrenal cortex gland, which in turns release its own hormones generally known as Corticosteriods such as

- Aldosterone

- deoxycorticosterone etc

These corticosteriods exert several functions ranging from

- transport of electrolytes and distribution of water in tissues to

- metabolism of carbohydrates to release blood sugars; and break down of proteins and fats

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