What effects would increased circulating levels of glucocorticoids have on the pituitary secretion of ACTH?

A) They would inhibit the release of CRH which would reduce the secretion of ACTH.
B) They would inhibit the release of CRH which would stimulate the secretion of ACTH.
C) They would stimulate the release of CRH which would reduce the secretion of ACTH.
D) They would stimulate the release of CRH which would stimulate the secretion of ACTH.
E) They would inhibit the release of cortisol which would stimulate the secretion of ACTH.


Answer: A

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