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Summarize the Relationship Between the Hypothalamus,anterior Pituitary Gland,and Adrenal Gland

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Summarize the relationship between the hypothalamus,anterior pituitary gland,and adrenal gland.


A) The hypothalamus secretes ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) , which stimulates the release of CRH (corticotropin-releasing hormone) . The CRH in turn stimulates the secretion of glucocorticoids and growth of the adrenal cortex.
B) The hypothalamus secretes CRH (corticotropin-releasing hormone) , which stimulates the release of ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) . The ACTH in turn stimulates the secretion of mineralocorticoids.
C) The hypothalamus secretes CRH (corticotropin-releasing hormone) , which stimulates the release of ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) . The ACTH in turn stimulates the secretion of glucocorticoids and growth of the adrenal cortex.
D) None of these are correct.

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