anatomy and physiology (endocrine system)
2007-03-28 11:12:37 · 4 answers · asked by babyz 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
adrenocortical cells located in the cortex of the adrenal gland that sit at the top of the kidneys(ACTH boosts the synthesis of corticosteroids, mainly glucocorticoids but also mineralcorticoids and sex steroids -androgens).
2007-03-28 11:32:13 · answer #1 · answered by ANITHA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ACTH is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland. Its target organ is the adrenal glands to stimulate production of adrenal hormones (cortisol, etc). ACTH is in no way connected to the thyroid gland. The pituitary hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland is called TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone. It causes production of T3 and T4 by the thyroid. This in turn has negative feedback inhibition on TRH (thyrotropin releasing hormone) secreted by the hypothalamus.
2007-03-28 11:45:58 · answer #2 · answered by misoma5 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the adrenocortical cells of the adrenal glands
2007-03-28 11:24:54 · answer #3 · answered by drti6 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pituitary gland...located deep in the brain next to the medullah oblongata
2016-03-17 04:08:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋