ACTH - Axe

Japanese: ACTH(アクス) - あくす
ACTH - Axe

…It consists of 39 amino acids and has a molecular weight of about 4500. Adrenal cortical hormones are essential hormones for maintaining life, and ACTH regulates their secretion. When we encounter mental or physical stress, the hypothalamus or higher centers stimulate the secretion of ACTH, which in turn promotes the secretion of adrenal cortical hormones, allowing the body to adapt to the new environment.

*Some of the terminology that mentions "ACTH" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…39個のアミノ酸からなり,分子量約4500。副腎皮質ホルモンは生命維持に不可欠なホルモンであるが,ACTHはその分泌を調節している。精神的あるいは肉体的ストレスに出会った場合,視床下部あるいはさらに上位の中枢から刺激を受けてACTHの分泌が増加し,その結果,副腎皮質ホルモンの分泌が促され,生体は新たな環境に適応しようとする。…

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