Question

multiple choice question which of the following glands secretes adrenocorticotropic hormone (acth)? adrenal cortex hypothalamus posterior pituitary anterior pituitary

Explanation:

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. It stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce and secrete corticosteroid hormones. The adrenal cortex is the target of ACTH, the hypothalamus produces releasing - hormones that regulate the anterior pituitary (including the one that stimulates ACTH release), and the posterior pituitary mainly releases oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone.

Answer:

D. Anterior pituitary