The adrenal cortex A) secretes mineralocorticoids such as aldosterone, which mediates kidney function in response to the release of angiotensin. B) is stimulated to release glucocorticoids, such as cortisol, by corticotrophin-releasing hormone. C) secretes ADH primarily in response to adrenocorticotrophic hormone. D) secretes angiotensin II in response to low blood Na⁺ levels. E) secretes adrenocorticotrophic hormone in response to the release of corticotrophin-releasing hormone.

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The Answer of The adrenal cortex A) secretes mineralocorticoids such as aldosterone, which mediates kidney function in response to the release of angiotensin. B) is stimulated to release glucocorticoids, such as cortisol, by corticotrophin-releasing hormone. C) secretes ADH primarily in response to adrenocorticotrophic hormone. D) secretes angiotensin II in response to low blood Na⁺ levels. E) secretes adrenocorticotrophic hormone in response to the release of corticotrophin-releasing hormone.

The Adrenal Cortex