Pituitary-adrenal system
- Created by: amyfawcus
- Created on: 25-11-14 11:41
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- Pituitary-adrenal system
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- Pathway activated when hypothalamus evaluates a situation as stressful
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- Hypothalamus releases CRF
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- CRF travels to pituitary gland which releases ACTH into the bloodstream
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- ACTH travels to the adrenal cortex which releases corticosteroids into the bloodstream
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