Endocrine system and hormones

NCERT Biology Class 11, Chapter 19

Endocrine system and hormones NEET-UG Biology MCQ

Which of the following is incorrect about adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) secretion?

Aregulated by corticotropin-releasing hormone from the hypothalamus

Bunder negative feedback regulation by glucocorticoids

Cunder negative feedback regulation by aldosterone

Dincreases during stress

Correct answer: C. under negative feedback regulation by aldosterone

ACTH secretion is regulated by corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) from the hypothalamus and is under negative feedback regulation by glucocorticoids, but not by aldosterone. ACTH also increases during stress.

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