BIOCHEMISTRY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) A polypeptide hormone synthesized (from POMC, pre-opiomelanocortin) and secreted from corticotropes in the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland in response to the hormone corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) released by the hypothalamus. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH or corticotropin) is secreted in short bursts every few hours and is increased by stress. In turn, ACTH controls secretion of corticosteroids by the adrenal glands. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH or corticotropin) consists of 39 amino acids. Related category    • BIOCHEMISTRY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP