ACTH travels in the blood to the adrenal cortex First step

Last updated: 5/6/2023

ACTH travels in the blood to the adrenal cortex First step Adrenocorticotropic hormone is secreted from the anterior pituitary Glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids are secreted Hypothalamus secretes corticotropin releasing hormone Corticotropin releasing hormone travels through the portal system to the anterior pituitary Target cells produce metabolic and renal effects Last step