Expand the term ACTH.

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Solution

ACTH:
ACTH, also known as adrenocorticotropic hormone, is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland secretes.
ACTH acts on the cortical region of the adrenal glands to stimulate the release of aldosterone, cortisol, corticosterone, and sex hormones.
Therefore, the expanded form of ACT is an adrenocorticotropic hormone.

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