As Ivan's car spun out of control,and into the path of oncoming traffic,his pituitary gland began to secrete adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).What happens next

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The secretion of ACTH stimulates the adrenal cortex to release corticosteroids, such as cortisol, which aid in the body's stress response. This would be the most appropriate response to a potentially life-threatening situation such as a car accident. B is incorrect because while the adrenal medulla does release catecholamines (such as adrenaline and noradrenaline) in response to stress, ACTH specifically stimulates the release of corticosteroids. C is incorrect because the amygdala is primarily involved in emotional processing and response, and has little to do with the hormonal stress response. D is incorrect because the adrenal medulla releases catecholamines, not corticosteroids.

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