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Adrenal Glands - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 10:18, 16 September 2008
, 10:18, 16 September 2008→'''Glucocorticoids'''
'''Regulation of Synthesis and Secretion'''
'''Regulation of Synthesis and Secretion'''
This is regulated by the hypothalamus-pituitary adrenal axis as follows:
This is regulated by the hypothalamus-pituitary adrenal axis as follows:
[[Image:ACTH axis.jpg|right|thumb|205px|<small><center>'''Schematic Diagram of the Hypothalamic Pituitary Adrenal Axis</center></small>]]
* An environmental or internal stimuli (such as stress or light regulating the circadian rhythm) causes the hypothalamus to release ACTH-releasing hormone ('''ACTH-RH''').
* An environmental or internal stimuli (such as stress or light regulating the circadian rhythm) causes the hypothalamus to release ACTH-releasing hormone ('''ACTH-RH''').
* ACTH-RH flows to the pituitary gland stimulating the production of adrenocorticotrophic hormone ('''ACTH''').
* ACTH-RH flows to the pituitary gland stimulating the production of adrenocorticotrophic hormone ('''ACTH''').