MICROANATOMY

ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

ENDOCRINE ORGANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does Adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) do?
A
stimulates growth in gonads
B
stimulates the production of eggs and sperm
C
stimulates milk production
D
stimulates thyroid
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is a hormone your pituitary gland releases that plays a large role in how your body responds to stress. The release of ACTH triggers your adrenal glands to produce cortisol, the “stress hormone, ‘’ and androgens (a group of sex hormones).

Detailed explanation-2: -Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is produced by the pituitary gland. Its key function is to stimulate the production and release of cortisol from the cortex (outer part) of the adrenal gland.

Detailed explanation-3: -ACTH is a hormone produced in the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal glands to release a hormone called cortisol.

Detailed explanation-4: -ACTH controls the production of another hormone called cortisol. Cortisol is made by the adrenal glands, two small glands located above the kidneys.

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