The Pituitary Hormone That Controls the Release of Glucocorticoids from the Adrenal

Question

The pituitary hormone that controls the release of glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex is
A) TSH.
B) ACTH.
C) FSH.
D) LH.
E) GH.

Accepted Answer

The hormone that controls the release of glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex is adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), which is produced by the anterior pituitary gland. ACTH stimulates the adrenal cortex to release cortisol, which is one of the glucocorticoids.