ACTH: what it is, when to take the test and what high ACTH means
ACTH is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland and its function is to stimulate the production of steroid hormones by the adrenal and pituitary glands, such as cortisol, aldosterone and androgens. Thus, the ACTH test, also known as adrenocorticotropic hormone or corticotropin, is indicated to investigate changes related to the pituitary and adrenal glands, […]
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