alleryPituitary ACTH primarily stimulates the
AAdrenal cortex
BAdrenal medulla
CThyroid gland
DPancreatic islets
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Adrenal cortex
ACTH stimulates the adrenal cortex to synthesise and secrete glucocorticoids.
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