Stress. Pituitary-adrenal system

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  • Created on: 23-12-12 19:17
The Pituitary adrenal system causes your body to do what?
convert fat and energy in to protein
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When in the stress response is the Pituitary Adrenal system activated?
when the body's resources are starting to be used up and more energy is needed
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What chemical does the hypothalamus release?
CRH
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What gland does the chemical CRH activate ?
Pituitary gland
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The Pituitary Gland releases ACTH which activates what in this system?
Adrenal cortex
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What does the Adrenal Cortex release in to the body?
Corticosteroids
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When in the stress response is the Pituitary Adrenal system activated?

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when the body's resources are starting to be used up and more energy is needed

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What chemical does the hypothalamus release?

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What gland does the chemical CRH activate ?

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The Pituitary Gland releases ACTH which activates what in this system?

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