As a result of stress, the anterior pituitary releases___________ , which stimulates release of hormones from the adrenal cortex that retain sodium and water, increase blood sugar, and begin breaking down fats.
A) ADH
B) ACTH
C) growth hormone
D) thyroid stimulating hormone

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The anterior pituitary releases adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) in response to stress, which stimulates the adrenal cortex to release hormones such as cortisol, which retain sodium and water, increase blood sugar, and begin breaking down fats. ADH (choice A) is released by the posterior pituitary and regulates water balance, but is not directly involved in the stress response. Growth hormone (choice C) and thyroid stimulating hormone (choice D) may also be released by the anterior pituitary, but are not directly involved in the stress response described in the question.

As a Result of Stress, the Anterior Pituitary Releases___________