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Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and androgens [Toggle]

Addison’s disease

a disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough steroid hormones [Toggle]

Adenoma

a benign (noncancerous) tumor of glandular origin [Toggle]

Adrenal insufficiency

a term referring to a deficiency in the levels of adrenal hormones [Toggle]

Aldosterone

the hormone produced by the adrenal glands that regulates the balance of sodium, water, and potassium concentrations in the body [Toggle]

Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)

a hormone released by the hypothalamus that regulates the release of ACTH from the pituitary gland [Toggle]

Corticosteroid

any of the steroid hormones made by the cortex of the adrenal gland [Toggle]

Cortisol

the primary glucocorticoid produced by the adrenal cortex upon stimulation by ACTH [Toggle]

Chapter 8a: Flashcards

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and androgens [Toggle]	Addison’s disease a disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough steroid hormones [Toggle]	Adenoma a benign (noncancerous) tumor of glandular origin [Toggle]	Adrenal insufficiency a term referring to a deficiency in the levels of adrenal hormones [Toggle]
Aldosterone the hormone produced by the adrenal glands that regulates the balance of sodium, water, and potassium concentrations in the body [Toggle]	Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) a hormone released by the hypothalamus that regulates the release of ACTH from the pituitary gland [Toggle]	Corticosteroid any of the steroid hormones made by the cortex of the adrenal gland [Toggle]	Cortisol the primary glucocorticoid produced by the adrenal cortex upon stimulation by ACTH [Toggle]