ACTH in Corticotrophs is Derived From

Question

ACTH in corticotrophs is derived from
A) POMC (pro-opiomelanocortin)
B) $\beta$ lipotropin
C) Melanophore stimulating hormone (MSH)
D) $\beta$ endorphin
E) CRH

Accepted Answer

ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone) is derived from the precursor molecule pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) in corticotroph cells of the anterior pituitary gland.