Ivan's car began to slip sideways on the rain-slick road. As his car spun out of control, and into the path of oncoming traffic, his pituitary gland began to secrete adrenocorticotropic hormone (AHigher orderH). What happens next?

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Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulates the adrenal cortex to release corticosteroids in response to stress. In this scenario, Ivan's pituitary gland secreting ACTH would trigger the release of corticosteroids from his adrenal cortex, helping him cope with the stress of the situation. The adrenal medulla releases catecholamines in response to stress, but that is not the primary hormone released in this situation. The amygdala is not directly involved in the stress response of the endocrine system.

Ivan's Car Began to Slip Sideways on the Rain-Slick Road