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.
Water, Water, Everywhere. With all its bells and whistles, the shipâs surf park is creating big waves in the cruise industry. A 32-foot-wide by 40-foot-long FlowRider R generates waves for guests to surf or body-board. Water is forced up a sloped, cushioned platform to create a constant pattern of waves.