The Adreno-Corticotrophic Hormone influences the production of corticosteroids by adrenal cortex. This hormone is released in which gland?

The Adreno-Corticotrophic Hormone influences the production of corticosteroids by adrenal cortex. This hormone is released in which gland? Correct Answer Pituitary gland

The correct answer is ​the Pituitary gland.

Key Points

• The Adreno-Corticotrophic Hormone influences the production of corticosteroids by the adrenal cortex. This hormone is released in the pituitary gland.
• This gland is situated inside the brain, weight- 0.5 grams. The Pituitary gland is known as 'Master Gland'. It has control over other glands and their secretions in the body.
• The level of the ACTH hormone is highest during the morning time and lowest during sleep time.
• The adrenal gland produces the adrenal cortex which helps in regulating the metabolism of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.
• The thyroid gland releases thyroxine hormone which increases the oxidation rate of glucose which in turn releases energy.
• Insulin and glucagon are produced in the pancreas which either lowers or raises the glucose level.

Additional Information

• The pituitary gland is divided into two parts.

1. Anterior Pituitary:

• This part secretes 6 types of hormones. All these hormones control other endocrine glands except Prolactin hormone which controls mammary glands which are 'Exocrine Glands'.
• The hormones which control other endocrine glands are known as 'Trophic Hormones', example- ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone) controls the adrenal gland.

• The hormones which control other exocrine glands (like Prolactin hormone controls mammary gland) are known as 'Non-trophic Hormones'.

• It is also known as 'Neurohypophysis'. Because the hormones released from this part are actually synthesized in the Hypothalamus (part of the brain). These hormones are just stored and released from the posterior pituitary.
• This gland secretes ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone), Oxytoxin, Coherin.