Adrenocortocotropic Hormone
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ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone) #
Produced in the anterior Pituitary Gland from POMC. Receptors are mostly found on certain cells of the Adrenal Cortex. Stimulates the Adrenal Cortex to secrete Cortisol or Corticosterone.