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CARBON DIOXIDE (CO<sub>2</sub>)
CHANNEL CATFISH VIRUS DISEASE (CCVD)
CORTISOL
Definition
A glucocorticosteroid, also known as hydrocortisone, one of the steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex. The hormone participates in, i.a., protein to sugar transformations, which induce a blood glucose level increase and also affects protein and lipid metabolism. It stimulates phosphorylation in muscles, thereby improving their performance. It is secreted in large amounts under stressful conditions, resulting in increased blood glucose. In addition, it enhances the aorta smooth muscle sensitivity to adrenaline. It is also known for its anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and anti-toxic effects. Elevated cortisol levels are taken as an indicator of stress in fish.
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