- Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH): What It Is Function
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)
- Adrenocorticotropic hormone - Wikipedia
ACTH is an important component of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and is often produced in response to biological stress (along with its precursor corticotropin-releasing hormone from the hypothalamus)
- Understanding ACTH Levels: Blood Test, Normal, High, and Low
Learn about ACTH levels, the ACTH blood test, and what high or low ACTH levels mean for your health Get insights on diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment options
- ACTH Test - WebMD
What Is an ACTH Test? An ACTH test is a type of blood test It measures how much of a hormone you have called ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone)
- ACTH and Cortisol - Actions - Regulation - TeachMePhysiology
Its release is controlled by adrenocorticotropic hormone, (also known as ACTH or corticotropin), which is released from the anterior pituitary Together with corticotrophin-releasing hormone (CRH) from the hypothalamus, they form the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis
- Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) | Britannica
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), a polypeptide hormone formed in the pituitary gland that regulates the activity of the outer region (cortex) of the adrenal glands
- ACTH blood test Information | Mount Sinai - New York
Learn about ACTH blood test, find a doctor, complications, outcomes, recovery and follow-up care for ACTH blood test
- ACTH Hormone Stimulation Test: Purpose, Procedure, and Results - Healthline
An ACTH stimulation test measures the ability of your adrenal glands to respond to stress Learn why it’s done and what your results may mean
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