Glossary term

HPA Axis

The HPA Axis, or HypothalamicPituitaryAdrenal Axis, is a complex set of interactions among the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and adrenal glands. It plays a critical role in regula

Also known as: Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis

Definition

The HPA Axis, or HypothalamicPituitaryAdrenal Axis, is a complex set of interactions among the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and adrenal glands. It plays a critical role in regula

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