Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Flashcards
1
Q
The adrenocorticotropic hormone receptor is a receptor on adrenocortical cells in the adrenal cortex.
A
G protein coupled receptor
2
Q
Adrenocorticotropic hormone released from the anterior pituitary gland is stimulated by release of hormone from the hypothalamus.
A
Corticotropin releasing hormone
3
Q
A decreased release of corticotropin-releasing hormone from the hypothalamus will subsequently decrease release of hormone.
A
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
4
Q
Adrenocorticotropic hormone acts on the of the adrenal gland.
A
Cortex
5
Q
The uptake of in cortical cells is stimulated by adrenocorticotropic hormone, which increases cholesterol in the adrenal cortex.
A
Lipoprotein
