Pituitary-adrenal system
- Created by: z_mills1
- Created on: 15-05-14 09:17
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- HPA
- hypothalamus releases CRF - travels to pituitary gland
- pituitary gland releases ACTH - travels to adrenal cortex
- adrenal cortex releases corticosteroids (e.g. cortisol) into bloodstream
- corticosteroids have a range of effects e.g. causing liver to release glucose
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