ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) ____.
A) is secreted by the posterior pituitary
B) has target cells in the autonomic nervous system
C) has target cells in the adrenal glands
D) has target cells in the adrenal medulla
E) initiates an autoimmune response

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ACTH is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and specifically targets the adrenal cortex, not the adrenal medulla, influencing the release of cortisol and other corticosteroids. It does not originate from the posterior pituitary, target the autonomic nervous system directly, or initiate an autoimmune response.

ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone) ____