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Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) ________. A) is secreted by the posterior pituitary B) secretion is regulated by a hypothalamic regulatory hormone C) causes the release of hormones from the adrenal medulla D) is not a tropic hormone

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Answer:

Secretion is regulated by a hypothalamic regulatory hormone.

Explanation:

Adrenocorticotropic hormone is the tropic hormone that regulates the body's metabolism. This hormone plays an important role during the stress condition and prepare the body for fight and flight response.

The adrenocorticotropic hormone is released by the anterior pituitary but its secretion is controlled by the hypothalamus. The hypothalamic release hormone releases the adrenocorticotropic hormone by the anterior pituitary of the body.

Thus, the correct answer is option (B).

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Answer:

The correct answer is - option B.

Explanation:

Adrenocorticotropic hormone or ACTH is a hormone that is regulates the production of the cortisol. It is secreted by the anterior pituitary. It is regulated by the hypothalamic regulatory hormone.

Cortisol is a steroid hormone which is essential for the regulating protein, glucose, and lipid metabolism and many other physiological response.

Thus, the correct answer is option - B.

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