The primary function of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is to
A) regulate salt and water balance by acting on the renal system.
B) stimulate glucocorticoid release from the adrenal glands.
C) stimulate adrenaline release from the adrenal medulla.
D) stimulate cell growth and cell division in muscle and bone.
E) stimulate the development of the folds on the surface of the brain.

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ACTH primarily stimulates the adrenal cortex to release glucocorticoids, such as cortisol, which are involved in stress response and metabolism regulation.

The Primary Function of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) Is to