Multiple choice

Which of the following statements regarding adrenocorticotropic hormone is TRUE?

  1. It is produced and secreted by the hyothalamus gland.

  2. It is a single polypeptide containing 39 amino acids.

  3. Its precursor corticotropin-releasing hormone is released from the posterior pituitary gland.

  4. Human ACTH has a molecular weight of 540 atomic mass unit.

  5. Excessive secretion of ACTH causes Addison's disease.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct because ACTH consists of 39 amino acids.

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