Definitions for "ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE"
A hormone produced by the pituitary gland in the brain; it exerts a controlling function over the cortex (external portion) of the adrenal glands.
hormone produced by the adenohypophysis (anterior lobe) of the pituitary gland; influences the production & secretion of certain hormones of the adrenal cortex
A hormone secreted by the pituitary gland in response to stress. go to glossary index