Identify the hormone that is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland in response to the secretion of the corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) by the hypothalamus.

A. Aldosterone
B. Cortisol
C. Dehydroepiandrosterone
D. Adrenocorticotropin hormone


Answer: D

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