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Adrenal cortex stress response9/10/2023 ![]() CRH signals the pituitary gland to secrete a hormone called andrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) into the bloodstream.ĪCTH travels down to the adrenal glands where it prompts the release of different hormones from different parts of the adrenal glands. ![]() When we are experiencing something stressful, the hypothalamus releases a hormone called corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH). ![]() Below is a description of what occurs in one’s brain and body when experiencing something stressful: The primary function of the HPA Axis is to regulate the stress response. ![]() Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axisīest known for its role in our body’s natural reaction to stress, the HPA Axis includes a group of hormone secreting glands from the nervous and endocrine systems. ![]()
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