Adrenocorticotropic hormone or (ACTH), also known as 'corticotropin', 'Adrenocorticotrophic hormone'
ACTH
Corticosteroids are used to replace hormones lost in adrenal insufficiency. There are short acting corticosteroids (cortisone and hydrocortisone), intermediate acting corticosteroids (methylprednisolone, prednisolone, prednisone, traimcinolone), and long acting corticosteroids (betamethasone, budesonide, and dexamethasone).
corticosteroids
corticosteroids
corticosteroids
The adrenal glands actually secrete corticosteroids. But the pituitary gland secretes a hormone that stimulates the adrenal glands to secrete the corticosteroids.
AcTH stimulates the gland.It is produced in Interir pitutory
Sympathetic stimulation of the chromaffmin cells of the adrenal medulla stimulates the release of their catecholamines. The neurotransmitter is acetylcholine
preganglionic sympathetic fibers releasing acetylcholine that bind to receptors on the adrenal medulla
ACTH _____Triggers secretion of adrenal cortex hormones
Hypothalamus, pituitary gland and the embryo
Adrenocorticotropic hormone