The release of glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex is controlled by
A) Releasing hormones from the thalamus
B) Adrenocorticotropic hormone from the anterior pituitary gland
C) Stimulation from sympathetic neurons
D) Stimulation from parasympathetic neurons

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The release of glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex is primarily controlled by adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) from the anterior pituitary gland. ACTH stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce and release glucocorticoids.

The Release of Glucocorticoids from the Adrenal Cortex Is Controlled