Foundational Lecture Series: HPA-Axis
11th February 2021
Foundational Lecture Series: HPA-Axis
Wednesday February 24th 3:00pm – 4:15pm EST
Presented by: Dr. Carrie Jones ND, FABNE, MPH
In this foundational lecture, Dr. Jones will discuss the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal, or HPA-axis, which plays an important role in stress response. Dr. Jones will discuss the components of the HPA-axis (hypothalamus, pituitary gland, adrenal glands) and the hormones released by each of these structures during the stress response.
Presentation objectives include:
- Assessing the central peripheral systems
- Recognize the key components of the HPA-axis
- Discuss the physiology of the adrenal glands
- Identify the role of cortisol
- Explain the importance of DHEA and the HPA-axis