Which is part of the endocrine reponse to stress?
A) increased secretion of corticotropin from the anterior pituitary
B) increased secretion of corticotropin from the hypothalamus
C) increased secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) from the hypothalamus
D) negative feedback to the adrenal cortex by adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
E) decreased secretion of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) by the hypothalamus

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Increased secretion of corticotropin (also known as adrenocorticotropic hormone or ACTH) from the anterior pituitary is part of the endocrine response to stress. ACTH stimulates the release of cortisol from the adrenal cortex, which helps the body cope with stress.

Which Is Part of the Endocrine Reponse to Stress