The ________ hormone (ACTH) stimulates the adrenal cortex to release its hormones.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


adrenocorticotropic

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulates the adrenal cortex to release hormones.

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