Endocrine · Unit 16
adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
uh·dree·noh·kor·tih·koh·TROH·pik HOR·mohn
Anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the adrenal cortex to release glucocorticoids such as cortisol.
Word parts
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