Acth: The Hormone That Regulates Cortisol Production In Response To Stress
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), a tropic hormone released by the pituitary gland, stimulates cortisol production from the adrenal gland. This occurs in response to signals from the hypothalamus, part of the brain that controls the endocrine system. When the body experiences stress, the hypothalamus triggers ACTH release, which binds to receptors on the adrenal cortex, promoting…