Which of the following hormone is produced by the anterior pituitary gland that regulates the production of cortisol?

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Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is produced by the anterior pituitary gland and acts on the adrenal cortex to regulate the production of cortisol. Thyroxine (B) is produced by the thyroid gland and regulates metabolism. Gonadotropic hormones (C) stimulate the gonads (ovaries or testes) to produce sex hormones. Prolactin (D) stimulates milk production in mammary glands. Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (E) regulates pigmentation in the skin.

Which of the Following Hormone Is Produced by the Anterior