EMBRYOLOGY
ENDOCRINE GLANDS
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Question
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ACTH (adrenocorticotropic Hormone)
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anterior pituitary
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posterior pituitary
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adrenal cortex
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adrenal medulla
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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: -ACTH controls the production of another hormone called cortisol. Cortisol is made by the adrenal glands, two small glands located above the kidneys. Cortisol plays an important role in helping you to: Respond to stress.
Detailed explanation-3: -Also called adrenocorticotropic hormone and corticotropin.
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