Stress Flashcards
1
Q
Hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis activation
A
Hypothalamus releases corticotropin
Pituitary releases adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
Adrenal Gland releases Cortisol
2
Q
Cortisol
A
Glucose metabolism Regulates BP Insulin release Immune function Inflammatory response
3
Q
Difference between hyperthermia and fever
A
Body recognition
4
Q
Temperature regulation is controlled by
A
Hypothalamus
Countercurrent heat exchange