Cortisol is released by the
A) adrenal medulla.
B) adrenal cortex.
C) pituitary gland.
D) hypothalamus.

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Cortisol is released by the adrenal cortex, specifically the zona fasciculata. The adrenal medulla releases epinephrine and norepinephrine, the pituitary gland releases various hormones including growth hormone and thyroid stimulating hormone, and the hypothalamus releases several hormones including corticotropin releasing hormone which stimulates the release of cortisol from the adrenal cortex.

Cortisol Is Released by the