Corticotropin

/kˈɔːtɪkˌɒtɹəpˌɪn/

/kˈɔːɹɾɪkˌɑːtɹəpˌɪn/

[noun]

Corticotropin

[NOUN]

a hormone that stimulates the release of cortisol from the adrenal glands

synonyms : ACTH

adrenocorticotrophic hormone

adrenocorticotrophin

adrenocorticotropic hormone

adrenocorticotropin

corticotrophin

What is "corticotropin"?

Corticotropin, also known as adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the release of cortisol from the adrenal glands. It plays a vital role in regulating the body's response to stress, immune function, and metabolism. Corticotropin helps maintain the balance of cortisol levels, which influences various physiological processes, including blood pressure, glucose regulation, and inflammation.

Examples

1. That’s because corticotropin also changes the shape of dendrites.

2. Well, action potentials in your brain trigger neurons in your hypothalamus to release the peptide hormone CRH, or corticotropin releasing hormone.

3. Acute stress and anxiety activate molecules called corticotropins, which produce hormones that tell the body to do certain things, like release the stress hormone cortisol.