Direct nervous stimulation as a result of stress, e.g., cold, heat pain, fright infections, etc results in secretion of:
Correct answer: D. Adrenocorticotrophic hormone
- A. Somatotropin (STH)
- B. Thyroid stimulating hormone
- C. Gonadotrophic hormone
- D. Adrenocorticotrophic hormone
Explanation
Stress activates the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis, causing the pituitary to release ACTH, which stimulates the adrenal cortex. The other hormones mainly regulate growth, thyroid activity, or reproduction.
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