In a stress reaction,the pituitary gland releases the hormone ACTH,which stimulates

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The pituitary gland releases ACTH, which stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce cortisol, which is a stress hormone. Option A is incorrect as ACTH does not stimulate the gonads. Option C is incorrect as the hypothalamus is the part of the brain that regulates stress response but is not directly stimulated by ACTH. Option D is incorrect as the medulla is associated with the sympathetic nervous system's fight or flight response but is not directly stimulated by ACTH.

In a Stress Reaction,the Pituitary Gland Releases the Hormone ACTH,which