[Answer] What hormone indicated by letter B is released by the anterior pituitary to target the adrenal cortex when we are under stress?A) corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) B) angiotensin II C) adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) D) atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)

Answer: D) A drop in blood pressure is sensed in the kidney. A drop in blood pressure would cause the kidney to release renin a hormone that will eventually promote the release of aldosterone from the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex.
What hormone indicated by letter B is released by the anterior pituitary to target the adrenal cortex when we are under stress?A) c…

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