The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal or HPA-axis plays an important role in stress. In this foundational lecture, DUTCH Medical Director Dr Carrie Jones will explain the components of the HPA-axis (hypothalamus, pituitary gland, adrenal glands), the hormones released by each of these structures during the stress response, and identify the role and importance of the hormones, cortisol and DHEA, released by each of these structures during the stress response.
This complimentary DUTCH webinar will:
- Assess the central peripheral systems
- Recognize the key components of the HPA-axis
- Discuss the physiology of the adrenal glands
- Identify the role of cortisol
- Explain the importance of DHEA and the HPA-axis
