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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 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]]. | ||
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]]. | 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|pituitary gland]] which is carried, via the bloodstream, to the [[Adrenal cortex|adrenal cortex]]. | ||
Revision as of 16:19, 16 November 2010
Hydrocortisone is a chemical produced within the adrenal glands with a primary function of increasing blood sugar levels. This rise is achieved through various processes including gluconeogenesis and metabolism of several macromolecules including fat, protein and carbohydrate.
In a response to stress, the glucocorticoid is released from the zona fasciculata domain of the adrenal cortex. This release is ultimately controlled by the hypothalamus in the brain, which secretes corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH). This hormone then triggers the secretion of another hormone, ACTH, from the pituitary gland which is carried, via the bloodstream, to the adrenal cortex.