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Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is a polypeptide tropic hormone produced and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. It stimulates the adrenal cortex to release cortisol, which helps the body respond to stress.
The primary endocrine gland that secretes hormones regulating homeostasis, including ACTH.
Cortisol: A steroid hormone released by the adrenal cortex in response to ACTH, involved in glucose metabolism and stress responses.
Adrenal Cortex: The outer region of the adrenal glands that produces steroid hormones including cortisol upon stimulation by ACTH