Mention the target gland for corticotrophin (ACTH) hormone.

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ACTH ( Adrenocorticotropic hormone) is a hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary glands. ACTH stimulates the adrenal cortex to release corticosteroids namely glucocorticoids such as cortisol and mineralocorticoids such as aldosterone. Glucocorticoids stimulate glucose synthesis. Mineralocorticoids regulate water and ion balance in the body.

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Hormones Target gland

(a) Hypothalamic hormones __________________

(b) Thyrotrophin (TSH) __________________

(d) Gonadotrophins (LH, FSH) __________________

(e) Melanotrophin (MSH) __________________

Q. Fill in the blanks:

Hormones	Target gland
(a) Hypothalamic hormone	.................................
(b) Thyrotrophin (TSH)	.................................
(c) Corticotrophin (ACTH)	.................................
(d) Gonadotrophins (LH, FSH)	.................................
(e) Melanotrophin (MSH)	.................................

Fill in the blanks:
Hormones Target gland
(a) hypothalamic hormones ................
(b) Thyrotrophin (TSH) .................
(c) Corticotrophin (ACH) .................
(d) Gonadotrophins (L.H. FSH) ..................
(e) Melanotrophin (MSH) .................

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