What hormone stimulates the synthesis and secretion of steroid hormones called glucocorticoids from the…

What hormone stimulates the synthesis and secretion of steroid hormones called glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex?
  1. Growth Hormone (GH)
  2. Prolactin (PRL)
  3. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
  4. Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (ACTH)

Solution

ACTH stimulates the synthesis and secretion of steroid hormones called glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex.

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