Cortisol - Biological Function
Description
This section outlines the essential biological functions of Cortisol and its normal levels within the human body.
Biological Function of Cortisol
Immune System
Cortisol may help to control Allergies (by stabilizing Lysosomes). [1]
Cortisol significantly inhibits Inflammation (via several mechanisms): [2]
Cortisol stabilizes the Cell Membranes of Lysosomes. [3]
Cortisol decreases the permeability of Capillaries (resulting in less Blood Plasma and fewer Cells entering areas of Inflammation).
Cortisol suppresses the activity of Phagocytes.
Cortisol suppresses the synthesis of several endogenous compounds involved in Inflammation (including Interleukin 1 and Tumor Necrosis Factor-a).
Nervous System
Cortisol is released as a result of Stress and causes adaptive physiological changes to occur that allow the body to cope with Stress: [4]
Caution: Excessive quantities of Cortisol are released in persons who are subjected to excessive Stress and these large quantities of released Cortisol are toxic to the body.
You have read 29% of this topic
Keep reading Cortisol - Biological Function
- Endogenous Production, Bioavailability & Excretion of Cortisol [5]
- Endogenous Production
- Transportation
- Half-Life
- Excretion/Metabolism
- Return To
- Every cited reference behind this topic
- All 5,000+ interlinked topics, search and notes
No credit card needed to start a trial. Already a member? Log in