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Question 5 (1 point) Which of the following is secreted by the anterior pituitary hormone? a) ACTH b) oxytocin c) estrogen d) ADH

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Question 5 (1 point) Which of the following is secreted by the anterior pituitary hormone? a) ACTH b) oxytocin c) estrogen d) ADH

Question 5 (1 point)
Which of the following is secreted by the anterior pituitary hormone?
a) ACTH
b) oxytocin
c) estrogen
d) ADH

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The correct answer is **a) ACTH**.<br /><br />ACTH stands for adrenocorticotropic hormone. It's produced and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and acts on the adrenal cortex, stimulating it to release cortisol and other steroid hormones.<br />
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