The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis: A Brief History
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DOI: 10.1159/000487755
Abstract: The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is central to homeostasis, stress responses, energy metabolism, and neuropsychiatric function. The history of this complex system involves discovery of the relevant glands (adrenal, pituitary, hypothalamus), hormones (cortisol, corticotropin, corticotropin-releasing hormone),… read more here.
Keywords: hypothalamic pituitary; pituitary adrenal; axis brief; history ... See more keywords