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Ang II causes the secretion of AVP from the supraoptic region (found in mammalian brains) of the hypothalamus; is a potent dipsogen (stimulates the sensation of thirst) in an attempt to increase fluid volume; and results in the release of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) from the anterior pituitary gland.

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adjective Stimulating or otherwise acting on the adrenal cortex.

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Her hormonal profile, before and 1 hour after stimulation with synthetic adrenocorticotropic hormone, showed low levels of 17-OH progesterone — New England Journal of Medicine
They drew blood samples at 15, 19, 25, 31, and 37 weeks gestation to assess levels of placental corticotropin-releasing hormone, cortisol, and adrenocorticotropic hormone. — MedPageToday.com - medical news plus CME for physicians
There were no significant associations between symptoms and cortisol or adrenocorticotropic hormone. — MedPageToday.com - medical news plus CME for physicians
Blood samples were obtained at 15, 19, 25, 31, and 37 weeks 'gestational age (GA) for assessment of pCRH, cortisol, and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). — Archives of General Psychiatry current issue
CRH goes to the pituitary gland sends the message on to the adrenals by releasing adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) When ACTH reaches the adrenals, the adrenal cortex releases cortisol into the blood. — Recently Uploaded Slideshows