Which of the following conditions would stimulate increased secretion of cortisol from the adrenal cortex?
A)decreased CRH release from the hypothalamus
B)increased ACTH release from the anterior pituitary gland
C)increased blood glucose levels
D)ingestion of a meal containing a high quantity of carbohydrates
E)increased plasma potassium concentration

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Cortisol secretion from the adrenal cortex is stimulated by ACTH release from the anterior pituitary gland.

Which of the Following Conditions Would Stimulate Increased Secretion of Cortisol