The pituitary hormone ACTH will stimulate the ____ to produce its hormones.
A)thyroid gland
B)adrenal cortex
C)adrenal medulla
D)gonads

Name: The pituitary hormone ACTH will stimulate the ____ to produce its hormones. A)thyroid gland B)adrenal cortex C)adrenal medulla D)gonads
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ACTH is produced by the anterior pituitary and stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce glucocorticoids (such as cortisol) and androgens. It does not directly stimulate the thyroid gland, adrenal medulla, or gonads.

The Pituitary Hormone ACTH Will Stimulate the ____ to Produce