ACTH

Converse of object

• measure: Measuring both ACTH and cortisol can help to differentiate among some of these conditions.
• produce: The pituitary also produces ACTH and growth hormone, which have significant metabolic effects.

Adjective modifier

• ectopic: The 0900h cortisol after 48 hours is considered to be the best parameter to use to discriminate between Cushing's disease and ectopic ACTH.
• excess: A petrosal: peripheral ratio of 2, indicating excess ACTH from the pituitary, is necessary to diagnose Cushing's disease with confidence.
• normal: In a normal person ACTH shows a maximum increase at 30 min and cortisol a maximum increase at 60 min.
• much: When too much ACTH is produced, the adrenal glands produce too much cortisone.

Modifies a noun

• level: This is due to raised ACTH levels, which stimulate pigment cells ( melanocytes ) in the skin.
• stimulation: This means close observation at home and ACTH stimulation tests every 3-6 months.

Noun used with modifier

• plasma: Figure 4. [ below ] Linear regression of plasma ACTH following fasting stress on daily fatigue severity rating.
• hormone: The hormone ACTH is naturally produced by the body from the head hormone gland called the pituitary.
• blood: High blood ACTH and low cortisol levels are characteristic of Addison's.