Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (Noun)
Meaning
A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The adrenocorticotropic hormone plays a crucial role in regulating the body's response to stress by stimulating the production of cortisol in the adrenal cortex.
- Abnormal levels of adrenocorticotropic hormone can lead to Cushing's syndrome, a condition characterized by excessive cortisol production.
- The adrenocorticotropic hormone is produced by the anterior pituitary gland in response to signals from the hypothalamus.
- The primary function of adrenocorticotropic hormone is to stimulate the adrenal cortex to produce cortisol and other glucocorticoids.
- In patients with Addison's disease, the adrenal cortex is damaged, and the adrenocorticotropic hormone is unable to stimulate cortisol production.
Synonyms
- Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone
- Adrenocorticotrophin
- Corticotropin
- Adrenocorticotropin
- Corticotrophin
- ACTH