Which hormones of the HPA axis stimulate the synthesis of epinephrine by chromaffin cells? A) gonadotropin ^-releasing hormone (GnRH) B) thyrotropic ^-releasing hormone (TRH) C) growth hormone ^-releasing hormone (GHRH) D) adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulates the adrenal cortex, which indirectly influences the adrenal medulla to produce epinephrine by increasing the synthesis of catecholamines.

Which Hormones of the HPA Axis Stimulate the Synthesis of Epinephrine