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Which hypothalamic hormone stimulates the anterior pituitary gland resulting in the release of ACTH?

Which hypothalamic hormone stimulates the anterior pituitary gland resulting in the release of ACTH? Correct Answer Corticotropin releasing hormone

The hypothalamus-releasing hormone corticotropin activates the anterior pituitary to release ACTH, which passes to the adrenal cortex region fasciculata and induces the release of cortisol. In several forms of target cells, cortisol which is the ultimate hormone in this cascade, serves to modify their metabolism through its receptor.

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