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Question
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the adrenal cortex to produce cortisol?
Explanation
ACTH stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete cortisol, which helps in metabolism and stress response. This follows from latest NCERT 2026-27 principle explaining the concept clearly for NEET students in simple steps as per rationalized syllabus.
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