ADRENOCORTICOTROPIN (ACTH) & THE REGULATION OF CORTISOL by Professor Fink

In this video lecture, Professor Fink describes the Regulation of Cortisol (Glucocorticoids) via CRH and Adrenocorticotropin (ACTH). Included in the detailed discussion is the Negative Feedback Loop involved in homeostatically maintaining circulating plasma Cortisol levels. Reference is made to the actions of Cortisol and the clinical uses of synthetic glucocorticosteroids like prednisone, Addison's Disease (Hypoglucocorticoidism), Cushing's Disease & Cushing's Syndrome (Hyperglucocorticoidism) and its clinical presentation, Anti-inflammatory action, Immunosuppression (lymphocytopenia), and the role of Stress in affecting the secretion of Cortisol & its link to "belly fat" & immune suppression. Check-out professor fink's web-site or additional resources in Biology, Anatomy, Physiology & Pharmacology: www.professorfink.com Down-loadable e-Books of the Lecture Outlines by Professor Fink can be purchased from the WLAC Bookstore at: https://wlac.redshelf.com/ “Hard Copy” Lecture Outlines can be purchased from the WLAC Bookstore at: http://onlinestore.wlac.edu/fink.asp