The pituitary hormone that controls the release of glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex is
A) TSH.
B) ACTH.
C) FSH.
D) LH.
E) STH.

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ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and stimulates the release of glucocorticoids (e.g. cortisol) from the adrenal cortex. TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) stimulates the release of thyroid hormones, FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone) are involved in reproduction, and STH (somatotropic hormone) is responsible for growth and development.

The Pituitary Hormone That Controls the Release of Glucocorticoids from the Adrenal