A decrease in cortisol triggers secretion of CRH (corticotropin-releasing hormone) by the hypothalamus which then stimulates secretion of ____ by the anterior pituitary.
A)cortisol
B)adrenocorticotropic hormone
C)thyroid stimulating hormone
D)antidiuretic hormone
E)aldosterone

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A decrease in cortisol triggers a negative feedback loop in the HPA axis. This leads to an increase in CRH secretion by the hypothalamus, which subsequently stimulates secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) by the anterior pituitary. ACTH then acts on the adrenal cortex to stimulate secretion of cortisol.

A Decrease in Cortisol Triggers Secretion of CRH (Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone)