Hormones are produced by the endocrine system, with the hypothalamus producing corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) to stimulate the pituitary gland to secrete adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). ACTH triggers the secretion of mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, and androgens, which regulate blood pressure, convert proteins and fats into glucose, and develop male sexual organs and characteristics. Abnormalities in CRH production can […]