Acth (Noun)
Meaning
A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- ACTH stimulates the secretion of cortisol and other corticosteroids from the adrenal cortex.
- Prolonged stress can cause an increase in ACTH production, leading to a surge in cortisol levels.
- The anterior pituitary gland releases ACTH into the bloodstream in response to stress or low cortisol levels.
- A tumor in the anterior pituitary gland can cause an overproduction of ACTH, leading to Cushing's syndrome.
- Measuring the level of ACTH in the blood can help diagnose adrenal insufficiency or Cushing's disease.
Synonyms
- Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
- Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone
- Adrenocorticotrophin
- Corticotropin
- Adrenocorticotropin
- Corticotrophin