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Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
- Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) : - Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH ) : Adrenocorticotropic hormone or ACTH is the hormone that stimulates the human adrenal cortex to release cortisol and the rat adrenal gland to release corticosterone
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ACTH or Adrenocorticotropic hormone is the hormone that stimulates the human adrenal cortex to release . . . Read More | |
Adrenal cortex at psychology-glossary.com | ■■■■■ |
Adrenal cortex refers to the outer portion of the adrenal gland. Synthesizes and secretes corticosteroid . . . Read More | |
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Adrenal glands refer to a pair of endocrine glands that release hormones that prepare the body for emergencies . . . Read More | |
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Cortisol refer to a Stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands. -- Other /More definition: - Cortisol . . . Read More | |
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Endocrine system refers to the system of glands that release their secretions (hormones) directly into . . . Read More | |
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HPA axis is hypothalamus , pituitary gland, and adrenal cortex . . . Read More | |
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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia or CAH refers to an inherited endocrine disorder characterized by over-production . . . Read More | |
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Sex steroids refer to a Group of hormones, Androgens and estrogens , secreted from the adrenal cortex . . . Read More | |
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Glucocorticoids refe to hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex that increase the concentration of liver . . . Read More | |
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Mineralocorticoids are steroid hormones released from the adrenal cortex that are responsible for Na+and . . . Read More |