Adrenocorticotropic



Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) is used to stimulate the adrenal cortex to seccrete glucocorticoids. THe ACTH is located below the hypothalmus. ACTH is released from the Anterior pituitary gland.without this hormone a person who is experiencing a high stress situation will have problems adjusting to the stress. A major disease that can be related to ACTH is Cushing's Disease. Cushing's Disease is when the pituitary gland releases too much ACTH

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