HPA, or the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, is the interconnection of the central nervous system and the endocrine system. It gets activated at the time of stress to release the cortisol hormone, which delivers glucose in the blood to aid in the flight and fight response. Thus, it is a measure of the adaptive neuroendocrine response to stress.
Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis - The Stress Regulator
The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis plays a vital role in regulating the body’s response to stress. Read the article to learn more about it.
