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Hydrocortisone is a chemical produced within the [[Adrenal gland|adrenal glands]] with a primary function of increasing blood sugar levels. This rise is achieved through various processes including [[Gluconeogenesis|gluconeogenesis]] and [[Metabolism|metabolism]] of several macromolecules including [[Fat|fat]], [[Protein|protein]] and [[Carbohydrate|carbohydrate]].  
Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid medicine, which can be used in many different ways. It comes in many forms, including creams, injections and tablets<ref>NHS. Hydrocortisone. No date. [cited 8/12/2018]; Available from: https://beta.nhs.uk/medicines/hydrocortisone/</ref>.  


In a response to stress, the glucocorticoid is released from the zona fasciculata domain of the [[Adrenal cortex|adrenal cortex]]. This release is ultimately controlled by the [[Hypothalamus|hypothalamus]] in the [[Brain|brain]], which secretes [[Corticotropin-releasing hormone|corticotropin-releasing hormone]] ([[Corticotropin-releasing hormone|CRH]]). This hormone then triggers the secretion of another hormone, [[ACTH|ACTH]], from the pituitary gland which is carried, via the bloodstream, to the [[Adrenal cortex|adrenal cortex]].
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Latest revision as of 18:04, 8 December 2018

Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid medicine, which can be used in many different ways. It comes in many forms, including creams, injections and tablets[1].

References

  1. ↑ NHS. Hydrocortisone. No date. [cited 8/12/2018]; Available from: https://beta.nhs.uk/medicines/hydrocortisone/
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