GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Though widely known as the body’s stress hormone, Cortisol has a variety of effects on different functions throughout the body. It is the main glucocorticoid released from the zona fasciculata layer of the adrenal cortex. The hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis regulates both production and secretion of cortisol.

Detailed explanation-2: -The adrenal gland secretes steroid hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone. It also makes precursors that can be converted to sex steroids (androgen, estrogen). A different part of the adrenal gland makes adrenaline (epinephrine).

Detailed explanation-3: -Cortisol, also referred to as “the stress hormone, ” is released in response to stress. The pituitary gland located inside your brain is responsible for regulation of the cortisol secreted by your adrenal glands. Cortisone is a metabolite of cortisol and is about 80-90% as potent as cortisol.