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Hypothalamus Makes CRH

The hypothalamus is responsible for producing CRH, which stimulates the anterior pituitary gland to secrete ACTH. This hormone then prompts the adrenal cortex to produce various adrenocortical agents, including androgens like testosterone, which are present in both males and females.

Hypothalamus
Makes CRH

Hypothalamus Makes CRH

Anterior Pituitary Make ACTH

Adrenal Cortex Makes adrenocortical agents
Mineralcorticoids Use: adrenal insuff. relace. tx.

increase Na+ retention

increase water retention

decrease K+ levels

Drugs: most have glucocorticoid prop. cortisone fludrocortisone hydrocortisone

Glucocorticoids Use: Short-term antiinflam. tx.

increase glucose levels

increase protein breakdown decrease protein formation

decrease inflammation

suppress immune system

Drugs: end in -sone, -olone cortisone hydrocortisone methylprednisolone prednisone

Androgens

testosterone

present in males & females