The feedback pathway for the long-term stress hormone is shown below. Hypothalamus → Releasing Hormone → Gland 1 – Hormone 1 → Gland 2 → Hormone 2 Some Endocrine Structures and Hormones 1. Posterior pituitary 2. Anterior pituitary 3. ADH 4. ACTH 5. Adrenal medulla 6. Adrenal cortex 7. Cortisol 8. Epinephrine

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