The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal system involves a structure called the _____ in the brain, as well as a hormone called ______.

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The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis involves the hypothalamus in the brain, which produces corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), which triggers the pituitary gland to release adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), which in turn stimulates the adrenal gland to release cortisol. Therefore, the correct structure in the brain is the hypothalamus, and the correct hormone is cortisol.

The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal System Involves a Structure Called the _____ in the Brain