When cortisol levels are low, the hypothalamus releases the corticotrophin-releasing hormone (CRH), which triggers the anterior pituitary gland to release the adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).
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From Weight Gain To Diabetes—Endocrinologist Shares Signs That Indicate You Have Cushing’s SyndromeThe pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain, regulates cortisol through another hormone called Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH). Often referred to as the “stress hormone,” cortisol ...
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