The ________ hormone (ACTH) stimulates the adrenal cortex to release its hormones.

ACTH

Adrenocorticotropic hormone, a pituitary hormone that stimulates the production of cortisol by the adrenal glands.

Adrenal Cortex

The outer portion of the adrenal gland that produces essential hormones like cortisol and aldosterone.

Acquire knowledge about the duties and effects of certain hormones in the human physiology.
Ascertain the organs tasked with the secretion of hormones.

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Final Answer :

adrenocorticotropic

Learning Objectives

Acquire knowledge about the duties and effects of certain hormones in the human physiology.
Ascertain the organs tasked with the secretion of hormones.