ACTH (adrenocorticotropin hormone)____.
A)is secreted by the posterior pituitary
B)has target cells in the autonomic nervous system
C)has target cells in the adrenal glands
D)has target cells in the adrenal medulla
E)initiates an autoimmune response

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ACTH is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and its primary target cells are in the adrenal cortex of the adrenal glands, where it stimulates the production of cortisol.

ACTH (Adrenocorticotropin Hormone)____