The part of the body that releases ACTH in the fight-flight response is the:
A) liver
B) hypothalamus
C) pituitary gland
D) adrenal medulla

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The pituitary gland releases Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) as part of the body's response to stress, which in turn stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol, playing a key role in the fight-or-flight response.

The Part of the Body That Releases ACTH in the Fight-Flight