7.2 Flashcards
1
Q
How does cortisol secreted?
A
In bursts
In response to pulsatile secretion of ACTH
2
Q
Wen is the largest burst of cortisol?
A
2 hours before waking up
3
Q
Important overall effects of cortisol
A
Gluconeogenesis Glycogenolysis Glycogenesis Fat breakdown Fat deposit in the abdomen Opponent to Insulin Increase rate of glomerular filtration
4
Q
Adrenal cortex deficiency causes
A
Addison’s Disease
