Which of the following is the most likely effect of a drug that increases adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) synthesis?
A) increased release of glucocorticoids
B) increased release of prolactin
C) decreased release of cortisol
D) decreased release of calcitonin

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A drug that increases adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) synthesis would most likely lead to an increased release of glucocorticoids, as ACTH stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce and secrete glucocorticoids, such as cortisol.

Which of the Following Is the Most Likely Effect of a Drug