Assertion : Adrenocorticotropic-Releasing Hormones (ARH) excite the anterior lobe of pituitary gland to produce adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). Reason: ACTH stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete its glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid hormones.

• A

  If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
• Correct answer
  B

  If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
• C

  If assertion is true but reason is false.
• D

  If both assertion and reason are false.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.