The term
"adrenal axis" refers to a system in our bodies that helps to manage stress. It involves two major components: the adrenal glands and the brain. When we encounter stress, the brain sends signals to the adrenal glands to release certain hormones, like cortisol, to help us cope with the stress. This communication between the brain and adrenal glands forms the
adrenal axis. Full definition
Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«adrenal»
«axis»
Sentences with «adrenal axis»
- Because of the lack of glucose and energy getting to the cells, the brain - adrenal axis pumps more cortisol in attempts to get more energy to the cells. (mindbodygreen.com)
- Stress and the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis in the developmental course of schizophrenia (academic.oup.com)
- Hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis functioning in reactive and proactive aggression in children (cambridge.org)
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