The Secretion of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone is Controlled By

Question

The secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone is controlled by
A)the concentration of water in body fluids.
B)a releasing hormone from hypothalamus.
C)a releasing hormone and an inhibiting hormone from hypothalamus.
D)the nerve impulses from hypothalamus.

Accepted Answer

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) secretion is controlled by a releasing hormone from the hypothalamus called corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH). When CRH is released, it signals the pituitary gland to secrete ACTH.