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adrenocorticotropic hormone
adrenocorticotropic hormone Adrenocorticotropic hormone, or ACTH, is a hormone made by the anterior pituitary, also called corticotropin.
Adrenocorticotropic hormone, or ACTH, is a hormone made by the anterior pituitary, also called corticotropin. It travels in the bloodstream to prompt the adrenal cortex to release adrenal steroids, particularly cortisone, helping raise blood pressure during stress.