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The secretion of ACTH from the pituitary...

The secretion of ACTH from the pituitary stimulates the release of

A

aldosterone from the adrenal medulla

B

cortisol from the adrenal cortex

C

epinephrine from the adrenal medulla

D

renin from the kidney

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