Corticotrophin (Noun)
Meaning
A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The corticotrophin hormone plays a crucial role in regulating the body's response to stress by stimulating the adrenal cortex to produce cortisol.
- Corticotrophin is produced by the anterior pituitary gland and released into the bloodstream, where it travels to the adrenal glands.
- The corticotrophin-releasing hormone stimulates the anterior pituitary gland to release corticotrophin, which in turn stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce cortisol.
- Abnormal levels of corticotrophin can lead to a range of disorders, including Cushing's syndrome and Addison's disease.
- The corticotrophin stimulation test is used to assess the function of the adrenal cortex and diagnose disorders related to cortisol production.
Synonyms
- Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
- Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone
- Adrenocorticotrophin
- Corticotropin
- Adrenocorticotropin
- ACTH