<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyWhat is the mnemonic A BIG FIB used for and what are the effects of cortisol associated with it?  <response>: <reason> What is the mnemonic A BIG FIB used for and what are the effects of cortisol associated with it? The mnemonic A BIG FIB is used to remember the effects of cortisol. A stands for increased appetite, B stands for increased blood pressure via alpha1, I stands for increased insulin resistance, G stands for increased gluconeogenesis, F stands for decreased fibroblast activity, I stands for decreased inflammatoryimmune response, and B stands for decreased bone formation. 