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ACTH

Description

ACTH stands for Adrenocorticotropic hormone, which is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. It plays a crucial role in the regulation of the body's stress response and the production of cortisol, a steroid hormone essential for various bodily functions.

Sample Sentences

• The pituitary gland releases ACTH in response to stress or low blood cortisol levels.
• Certain medical conditions may cause an overproduction or underproduction of ACTH.
• The administration of synthetic ACTH is used in diagnostic tests to assess adrenal gland function.

Related Products

To learn more about ACTH and related topics, you can check out these books on Amazon:

• Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone: Its Role in Health and Disease by David Richardson
• ACTH and Associated Steroids: Their Generation and Use in Clinical Medicine by E. Kladler
• ACTH and Other Steroids: Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, and Therapeutics by D. M. Kohn