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Adrenocorticotropic hormone is secreted ...

Adrenocorticotropic hormone is secreted by

A

thyroid

B

Adrenal cortex

C

pancreas

D

anterior pituitary.

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The correct Answer is:
D
Adrenocortiocotropic hormone is secreted by anterior pituitary. This hormone stimulates adrenal cortes to secrete its hormones.
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