HPA Axis - SAE Practise
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what is the HPA axis activated by?
primarily stress
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what is step one in the activation of the HPA axis?
stressful stimulus is perceived
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what is step two in the activation of the HPA axis?
Hypothalamus releases CRH
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what is step three in the activation of the HPA axis?
CRH stimulates the pituitary gland to release ACTH
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what is step 4 in the activation of the HPA axis?
ACTH travels in the bloodstream to the adrenal glands
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what is step 5 in the activation of the HPA axis?
adrenal cortex releases cortisol
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