Summary

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Key Points

• Cortisol
  • Origin: Adrenal Cortex
  • Trigger: Stress
  • Pathway:
    • CRH from hypothalamus
    • ACTH from anterior pituitary
    • Cortisol (effector hormone)
  • Type: Glucocorticoid
  • Target: Whole Body
  • Effect:
    • Stimulates protein degradation in nonhepatic (non-liver) cells
    • Stimulates gluconeogenesis in liver
      • Increases blood glucose levels
    • Mobilizes fatty acids from fat cells