ACTH
A) is secreted by the posterior pituitary.
B) has target cells in the autonomic nervous system.
C) has target cells in the adrenal cortex.
D) has target cells in the adrenal medulla.
E) initiates the autoimmune response.

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ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone) is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and its primary target cells are in the adrenal cortex, where it stimulates the production of cortisol.