Adrenocorticotropic hormone: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	adrenocorticotropin • ACTH • corticotropin

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Diagram showing the relationships among vertebrate endocrine glands, including the pituitary-hypothalamus system, pituitary hormones and their endocrine targets, and feedback loops. Arrows connect the hypothalamus and pituitary to glands such as the thyroid, ovary, testis, adrenal cortex, adrenal medulla, parathyroid, ultimobranchial gland, gastrointestinal organs, and pancreas, with major hormones labeled for each gland.

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pituitary gland anterior pituitary lobe pituitary hormone Growth hormone Prolactin Oxytocin vasopressin gonadotropin Melanocyte-stimulating hormone Thyrotropin

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