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The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is the primary neuroendocrine system in the human body that regulates stress response mechanisms (DeMorrow, 2018). It represents the interaction of the hypothalamus with the pituitary and adrenal glands and releases hormones during stress. In this course, the HPA will be discussed as an active component of the MGBA.
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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2024). Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
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