A) ACTH
B) cortisol
C) oxytocin
D) somatostatin.
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
: Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex having glucocorticoid activity. Cortisol has important actions in the control and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins and assists in the metabolic reaction to stress, especially chronic stress. ACTH is secreted from anterior pituitary gland and control production and secretion of adrenal cortex hormone. Oxytocin is synthesised in hypothalamus and stored in posterior pituitary gland for the secretion. Somatostatin is secreted by the hypothalamus and inhibits the secretion of growth hormone, somatotrophin.
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