Production of the hormone is regulated by the hypothalamus in the brain and by the pituitary gland, a tiny organ located below the brain. When the blood cortisol level falls, the hypothalamus releases corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), which directs the pituitary gland to produce ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone).
Bring a long board for the big waves and a short one for fun on small-wave days. The 1,020-foot Mariner of the Seas, a ship of the Royal Caribbean line, offers frequent surf cruises, departing from the Port of Los Angeles (Long Beach, Calif.) for a seven-day voyage arranged by Paradise-Bound.net.
Kittiwake & Reef Sail. Take a cruise along Seven Mile Beach on one of our luxurious catamarans to some of the best snorkeling on the island. The catamaran stops for snorkeling at two locations; the first stop takes you to Cayman's newest attraction, the USS Kittiwake wreck.