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ACTH is secreted by...

ACTH is secreted by

A

Adrenal cortex

B

Adrenal medulla

C

Pituitary

D

Thymus

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The correct Answer is:
C
ACTH (Adrenocorticotrophic hormone) released by anterior pituitary corticotrophs that act on adrenal gland to stimulate secretion of glucocorticoids (mainly cortisol) by adrenal cortex.
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