title: Disturbances of plasma cortisol circadian rhythm and of cortisol-ACTH feedback mechanism in central nervous system diseases.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000311:Adrenal Glands / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000503:physiopathology; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / Q000096:biosynthesis*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002493:Central Nervous System Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology*; D002940:Circadian Rhythm; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000494:pharmacology; D005246:Feedback; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000097:blood*; D008797:Metyrapone / Q000494:pharmacology; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D003907:Dexamethasone; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; D006854:Hydrocortisone; D008797:Metyrapone