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ACTH is secreted by

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a

adrenal cortex

b

pituitary

c

adrenal medulla

d

thyroid

answer is B.

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Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) is secreted by anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis). ACTH also called adreno corticotropin stimulates adrenal cortex to synthesize and secrete steroid hormones called glucocorticoids. 

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ACTH is secreted by