The hormone that stimulates the release of glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The hormone that stimulates the release of glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex is:
A. ACTH
B. Prolactin
C. FSH
D. TSH
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), secreted by the anterior pituitary, stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce and release glucocorticoids like cortisol, which regulate metabolism and stress response. TSH stimulates the thyroid, FSH stimulates gonads, and prolactin stimulates milk production. ACTH is part of the HPA axis.

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