Question

ACTH stimulates the synthesis and secretion of steroid hormones called ------------------- from the adrenal cortex. A Glucocorticoids B Gonadotrophins

Answer 1

Answer:

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

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Explanation:

Answer 2

ACTH stimulates the synthesis and secretion of steroid hormones called glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex.

OPTION A is the answer.

• ACTH is the hormone made by the pituitary gland
• Pituitary gland is the small gland located in the brain
• ACTH manages the production of a hormone called cortisol
• Cortisol is made by the gland called adrenal gland located above the kidneys
• glucocorticoids is the compound that belongs to the family of compounds called corticosteroids.