The correct answer is HPA axis.
The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis is one of the most important neuroendocrine systems, which regulates the stress response and other functions such as the digestion, mood, emotions and the immune system.
The hypothalamus, when triggered by a possible stressor, releases two hormones; the vasopressin and the corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH). CRH, in turn, triggers the release of the adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH) from the pituitary gland. As a result of the secretion of ACTH, cortisol is secreted by the adrenal cortex.
Cortisol is a steroid hormone, considered to be our body's stress hormone.
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The adrenal glands sit on top of the kidneys and release adrenaline, which affects heart rate.
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- Adrenal glands are located at the top of each kidney. They produce hormones that help the body control blood sugar, burn protein and fat, react to stressors like a major illness or injury, and regulate blood pressure.
- The Adrenal glands are made up of two regions; the adrenal cortex and the adrenal medulla. <em><u>The adrenal medulla produces hormones adrenaline also epinephrine and noradrenaline also norepinephrine. </u></em>
- <em><u>Hormone adrenaline rapidly responds to stress by increasing your heart rate and rushing blood to the muscles and brain.</u></em>
Acetylcholine (ACh)
Acetylcholine is an organic chemical that functions in the brain and body of many types of animals as a neurotransmitter.
