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lord [1]
3 years ago
5

Which specific anterior pituitary hormone stimulates cortisol steroid hormone production?

Biology
1 answer:
77julia77 [94]3 years ago
7 0

Answer :Adrenocorticotropic hormone

Explanation:

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is produced by the pituitary gland. Its key function is to stimulate the production and release of cortisol from the cortex (outer part) of the adrenal gland.

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