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As a result of stress, the anterior pituitaryreleases__________, which stimulates release of hormones from theadrenal cortex that retain sodium and water, increase blood sugar,and begin breaking down fats.

A. Cortisol

B. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

C. ACTH

D. Growth Hormone

I picked C am I right?

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Yes ,Option C is the Right Answer.

Pituitary Gland has 2 Parts that secreates Variety of Hormones under the Influence of Hypothalamus-

Some Hormones Secreated from ANterior pituitary are-

1.Growth Hormone

2.Gonadotropins-FSH and LH

3.ACTH-Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

4.Prolactin

5. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

Posterior Pituitary Secreates-Oxytocin and Vasopressin

Cortisol is Hormone Secreated From Adrenal Gland on Stimulation by ACTH from pituitary Gland.

Hypothalamus--------------CRH(Corticotropins Releasing Hormone)-----Acts on Pituitary.

Anterior Pituitary--------------ACTH(Adrenocorticotropic Hormone)-------Acts on Adrenal Gland

Adrenal Gland Secreates Cortisol.

Cortisol is Called Stress Hormone as it helps your body to deal with stressful situations ,Its Function Include-

1.Control blood sugar levels

2.Regulate metabolism of Fat

3.Reduce inflammation

4.Helps control blood pressure by controlling salt and water balance.
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