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colleen colleen
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12 years ago
Briefly explain how the HPA axis system works.
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11 years ago
?   HPA stands for hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and adrenal cortex.
?   The hypothalamus releases chemicals that cause the pituitary gland to send a message to the adrenal cortex.
?   The adrenal cortex releases cortisol and other stress hormones.
?   These hormones elevate blood glucose and reduce inflammation.
?   The release of cortisol is related primarily to psychological stressors.
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