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Adrenocorticotropic hormone
Commonly called ACTH, it is pronounced uh-DREE-noh-KOR-tih-koh-TROH-pik HOR-mone. Adrenocorticotropic hormone is a hormone made in the pituitary gland.
Mechanism of action
Adrenocorticotropic hormone acts on the outer part of the adrenal gland to control its release of corticosteroid hormones.
Stress
More adrenocorticotropic hormone is made during times of stress.
Other names
Also called ACTH and corticotropin.
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