Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
It's produced from the pituitary gland. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is a hormone that regulates the production of cortisol. Cortisol is a steroid hormone made by the adrenal glands which plays a key role for regulating glucose, protein, and lipid metabolism, suppressing the immune system's response, and helping to maintain blood pressure. It regulates production of sex hormones (estrogen in women and testosterone in men) and therefore the production of eggs in women and sperm in men.
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