...Abbreviation for adrenocorticotropic hormone. Also called axe and corticotropin. From the Pituitary Gland… In animals, it has a luteal maintenance effect and an effect on water and electrolytes, but the effect in humans is unclear. (3) Adrenocorticotropic hormone ( ACTH ) It acts on the adrenal cortex to promote the synthesis and secretion of adrenal cortical hormones. This hormone protects the body from stress, and when an animal encounters stress, the secretion of this hormone increases, leading to active secretion of adrenal cortical hormones. *Some of the terminology that mentions "adrenocorticotropic hormone" is listed below. Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information |
…副腎皮質刺激ホルモンadrenocorticotropic hormoneの略。アクスともよみ,コルチコトロピンcorticotropinともいう。… 【脳下垂体】より…動物では黄体維持作用や水電解質に及ぼす作用があるが,ヒトでは明らかでない。(3)副腎皮質刺激ホルモンadrenocorticotropic hormone(ACTH) 副腎皮質に働いて副腎皮質ホルモンの合成と分泌を促す。ストレスから体を守る働きをするホルモンで,動物がストレスに出会った場合,このホルモンの分泌が増加して副腎皮質ホルモンの分泌が盛んになる。… ※「adrenocorticotropic hormone」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。 出典|株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第2版について | 情報 |
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