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sjones

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When you are under stress, the ______ releases a hormone that arouses the pituitary gland to
   release adrenocorticotrophi c hormone, or ACTH.
 
  a. adrenal medulla c. kidney
   b. hypothalamus d. adrenal gland

Question 2

During the stress response, the hypothalamus releases a hormone that stimulates the nearby
  pituitary gland to secrete ___________.
 
  a. human growth hormone
  b. testosterone
  c. adrenocorticotrophi c hormone (ACTH)
  d. cortisol


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
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Many thanks to you.

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