Effects of Physical Stress and Maturational Changes on Hypothalamic Pituitary Adrenal Axis Function Through Cortisol Analysis

Authors

Amy Granger, Cedarville UniversityFollow
Allison Henry, Cedarville UniversityFollow
Lauren Lilliencrantz, Cedarville UniversityFollow
Amanda Smith, Cedarville UniversityFollow
Paul Srnis, Cedarville UniversityFollow
William Van Schepen, Cedarville UniversityFollow
Elisha R. Injeti, Cedarville UniversityFollow

Document Type

Poster Session

Publication Date

11-2012

Research Advisor(s)

Elisha Injeti, Ph.D.

Keywords

stress, hypothalamic pituitary, cortisol

Abstract

Cortisol is a versatile hormone that possesses both catabolic and anabolic functions in the body, such as increasing the blood glucose levels through gluconeogenesis and metabolizing carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.1234 Cortisol levels are controlled by communication of the hyptothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axix (HPA axis). Plasma concentration of cortisol adheres to a diurnal rhythm, meaning that cortisol levels are highest in the morning and taper off throughout the day.

Recommended Citation

Granger, Amy; Henry, Allison; Lilliencrantz, Lauren; Smith, Amanda; Srnis, Paul; Van Schepen, William; and Injeti, Elisha R., "Effects of Physical Stress and Maturational Changes on Hypothalamic Pituitary Adrenal Axis Function Through Cortisol Analysis" (2012). Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session. 3.
https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/pharmacy_nursing_poster_session/3

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