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)increases 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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During the endocrine response to stress, the hypothalamus releases corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), which stimulates the anterior pituitary gland to release adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). ACTH then acts on the adrenal cortex to stimulate the synthesis and release of cortisol. Thus, an increased secretion of corticotropin (i.e. ACTH) from the anterior pituitary is a part of the endocrine response to stress.

Which Is Part of the Endocrine Reponse to Stress