Psychology A-Level
Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal system
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Chronic stress activates this system, in which the hypothalamus releases CRH, prompting the pituitary to release ACTH, which stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete cortisol.
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- Stress (AQA A-Level)
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