Cortisol

Is a corticosteroid hormone made by the adrenal glands.

A steroid hormone produced in the adrenal glands. Increased levels of plasma cortisol have been reported in patients with major depressive disorder, whereas decreased levels have been reported in patients with posttraumatic stress disorder(PTSD).

The predominant hormone produced by the adrenal gland, involved in the stress and immune response.

A hormone generated by the adrenal cortex influences the body’s control of glucose protein, and fat metabolism.

Adrenal cortex hormone used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory conditions; also called hydrocortisone.

Also called compound F or hydrocortisone, a principal secretion of the cortex (outer layer) of the adrenal gland; blood or urine levels are measured to detect Addison’s disease, adrenogenital syndrome, Cushing’s syndrome, and other conditions.

A glucocorticoid hormone produced in the adrenal cortex (the outer layer of the adrenal glands); also known as hydrocortisone. Cortisol is a potent hormone that regulates the metabolism of glucose (sugar), other carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Cortisol also helps maintain blood pressure and cardiovascular function, helps balance the effects of insulin in breaking down sugar for energy, and helps slow the inflammatory response produced by the immune system when diseases or injuries occur.

A glucocortical hormone of the adrenal cortex, usually referred to pharmaceutically as hydrocortisone. It is closely related to cortisone in its physiological effects.

Hormone produced by the adrenal glands in response to stress; releases sugar and fat into the bloodstream.

The body’s primary glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex during the fight-or-flight response that raises glucose levels in the bloodstream, increases catecholamine synthesis, and reduces inflammation.

Cortisol, a hormone produced by the adrenal system in response to chronic stress, wields tremendous influence over various bodily functions such as immune response, blood pressure, pulse rate, metabolism, and adipose tissue deposition. Additionally, it suppresses the production of testosterone while promoting insulin secretion.