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ACTH – adrenocorticotrophic hormone
Works with sympathetic nervous system to stimulate adrenal cortex
to produce glucocorticoids needed for stress response
As adrenaline/epinephrine are released into the blood stream, glucocorticoids
are also released, they stimulate the liver to release stored glycogen for
use as energy, also breaks down proteins and fats for energy use.
MSH – melanocyte stimulating hormone
Stimulates melanocytes to produce melanin, and increase skin pigmentation