ACTH is made in the pituitary gland and travels through the bloodstream to the adrenal glands. It stimulates the adrenals to release cortisol, a key factor in many functions in the body's metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, sodium, potassium, and protein as well as blood pressure.
ACTH is made in the pituitary gland and travels through the
bloodstream to the adrenal glands. It stimulates the adrenals to
release cortisol, a key factor in many functions in the body's
metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, sodium, potassium,...
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Dr. Joshua Bederson of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:ACTH is made in the pituitary gland and travels through the bloodstream to the adrenal glands. It stimulates the adrenals to release cortisol, a key factor in many functions in the body's metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, sodium, potassium, and protein as well as blood pressure.Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulACTH is made in the pituitary gland and travels through the bloodstream to the adrenal glands. It stimulates the adrenals to release cortisol, a key factor in many functions in the body's metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, sodium, potassium,... More
