ACTH

What is ACTH? ACTH is produced in the pituitary gland and released into the blood. The hormone stimulates cells in the adrenal gland to produce glucocorticosteroids (cortisone). Hormones from the hypothalamus and adrenal gland regulate the level of ACTH concentration. It also fluctuates during the day: in the morning there is a lot of ACTH … ACTH: What Your Lab Value Means