The hypothalamus releases __________, the pituitary releases __________, and the adrenals release __________ to comprise the sequence of action in the HPA axis.

A. corticotropin-releasing hormone; adrenocorticotropic hormone; glucocorticoids
B. glucocorticoids; corticotropin-releasing hormone; adrenocorticotropic hormone
C. adrenocorticotropic hormone; corticotropin-releasing hormone; glucocorticoids
D. corticotropin-releasing hormone; glucocorticoids; adrenocorticotropic hormone


Answer: A

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