In response to stress, the hypothalamus releases corticotrophin-releasing factor, which stimulates the pituitary gland to release adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).

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• Person: Not available Organization: Maricopa Open Digital Press
  Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Introduction to Psychology

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• Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Introduction to Psychology open.maricopa.edu Maricopa Open Digital Press via serper

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• adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) concept
• corticotropin-releasing hormone concept