Question

Beta-endorphin is produced from the same prohormone as

A. adrenocorticotropin (ACTH).

B. insulin.

C. aldosterone.

D. thyroxine.

E. glucagon.

Answer 1

Beta-endorphin is produced from the same prohormone as adrenocorticotropin (ACTH), which stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete corticosteroid hormones.

Step-by-step explanation:

Beta-endorphin is produced from the same prohormone as adrenocorticotropin (ACTH). ACTH stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete corticosteroid hormones, including cortisol. Both beta-endorphin and ACTH are produced from a precursor molecule known as pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC).