Term Name:	response to cortisol
Synonyms:	response to cortisol stimulus, response to hydrocortisone stimulus
Definition:	Any process that results in a change in state or activity of a cell or an organism (in terms of movement, secretion, enzyme production, gene expression, etc.) as a result of a cortisol stimulus. Cortisol is the major natural glucocorticoid synthesized in the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex; it affects the metabolism of glucose, protein, and fats and has appreciable mineralocorticoid activity. It also regulates the immune system and affects many other functions.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0051414]    QuickGO    AmiGO