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Endocrine System Flashcards

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HPA Axis

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Hypothalamus (Corticotropin Releasing Hormone)
Anterior Pituitary (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone)
Adrenal Cortex (Cortisol)
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How does the negative feedback system affect the HPA axis?

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when there’s an excess of cortisol, it will tell the hypothalamus and pituitary to stop secreting hormone

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