The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis Part 2

In this video we discuss the endocrine axis controlling the secretion of the glucocorticoid cortisol by the adrenal cortex. Topics discussed include the synthesis of cortisol from cholesterol; the glucocorticoid receptor pathway; the metabolic effects of glucocorticoids; the anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive actions of glucocorticoids and the HPA axis.