Question

As a result of stress the anterior pituitary releases ________, which stimulates release of hormones from the adrenal cortex that retain sodium and water, increase blood sugar, and begin breaking down fats.

Answer 1

Answer:

adrenocorticotropic hormone

Explanation:

As a result of stress the anterior pituitary or the adenohypophysis releases the hormone called adrenocorticotropic hormone as the result of stress.