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timofeeve [1]
3 years ago
8

What does the adrenocorticotropic hormone do in the body?

Biology
1 answer:
Korolek [52]3 years ago
3 0
ACTH's principal function is to stimulate the cortex (outer layer) of the adrenal glands (located near the kidneys) to secrete a group of steroid hormones called glucocorticoids. Glucocorticoid hormones control the body's use of sugar and also help regulate biological functions during stressful moments

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