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What is ACTH? From which gland it is sec...

What is ACTH? From which gland it is secreted ? What is diabetes mellitus?

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ACTH is a peptide hormone which controls the growth and functions of adrenal cortex. It is secreted from anterione pituitary.
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease due to hyposecretion of insulin. It.s characterized by hyperglycaemia and glycosuria.
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