Pituitary secretion of ACTH is inhibited by elevated levels of:
A) Aldosterone.
B) Cortisol.
C) Estradiol.
D) Progesterone.

Name: Pituitary secretion of ACTH is inhibited by elevated levels of: A) Aldosterone. B) Cortisol. C) Estradiol. D) Progesterone.
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Cortisol, a glucocorticoid produced by the adrenal cortex, provides negative feedback to the pituitary gland to inhibit the secretion of ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone), thus regulating its own levels in the bloodstream.

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