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HPA Axis Flashcards

1
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What produces CRH

A

Hypothalamus

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2
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What produces ACTH

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Ant pituitary

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3
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What does ACTH act on?

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Adrenal cortex

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4
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What type of feedback does cortisol have on hypothalamus & ant. pituitary?

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-ve feedback

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5
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If cortisol decreases, what happens to CRH & ACTH?

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they both decrease (due to -ve feeback)

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