In response to a stressor, the pituitary gland triggers ACTH release, which causes the adrenal cortex to release stress hormones called corticosteroids.

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This statement accurately describes the HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis response to stress. The pituitary gland does indeed release adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) in response to stress, which stimulates the adrenal cortex to release corticosteroids such as cortisol.

In Response to a Stressor, the Pituitary Gland Triggers ACTH