When corticotropin-release factor (CRF)travels from the hypothalamus to the pituitary, the pituitary releases the body's adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH).The bloodstream carries ACTH to the adrenal gland and various other organs.This example illustrates the complex relationship between:
A)the pituitary gland and hormones.
B)hormones and the endocrine system.
C)the endocrine system and the pituitary gland.
D)the central nervous system and the endocrine system.

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The example illustrates the complex relationship between the central nervous system (CNS) and the endocrine system. The hypothalamus, part of the CNS, releases CRF, which triggers the pituitary gland to release ACTH, demonstrating the interaction between the nervous and endocrine systems.

When Corticotropin-Release Factor (CRF)travels from the Hypothalamus to the Pituitary