What is Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)?
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), also known as corticotropin, is a vital hormone released by the pituitary gland that plays a major role in the body’s stress response. When ACTH is secreted, it signals the adrenal glands to produce cortisol, commonly referred to as the stress hormone, along with smaller amounts of androgens (sex hormones). Hormones like … Read more