ACTH (adrenocorticotropin hormone) ____

a. is secreted by the posterior pituitary
b. has target cells in the autonomic nervous system
c. has target cells in the adrenal glands
d. has target cells in the adrenal medulla
e. initiates an autoimmune response


ANSWER: c

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