Question

1. which two structures are part of the cortisol pathway?

pituitary gland and adrenal gland
testes and ovaries
hypothalamus and thyroid
thyroid and pancreas

Explanation:

The hypothalamus - pituitary - adrenal (HPA) axis is involved in the cortisol pathway. The hypothalamus releases corticotropin - releasing hormone (CRH), which stimulates the pituitary gland to release adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). ACTH then stimulates the adrenal gland to produce cortisol.

Answer:

pituitary gland and adrenal gland