In response to stress, the adrenal cortex releases cortisol. What stimulates the release of cortisol?

a. hypothalamus releases CRH to the anterior pituitary, which releases ACTH
b. anterior pituitary releases ACTH to the hypothalamus, which releases CRH
c. hypothalamus releases ACTH to the anterior pituitary which releases CRH
d. hypothalamus releases corticotrophin-releasing hormone (CRH) to the posterior pituitary, which releases OT
e. posterior pituitary releases thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) to the anterior pituitary, which releases ACTH


Answer: a. hypothalamus releases CRH to the anterior pituitary, which releases ACTH

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