Question

How does stress affect the endocrine system

Answer 1

During times of stress, the hypothalamus, a collection of nuclei that connects the brain and the endocrine system, signals the pituitary gland to produce a hormone, which in turn signals the adrenal glands, located above the kidneys, to increase the production of cortisol.

Answer 2

The hypothalamus a collection of nuclei that connects the brain and the endocrine system signals the pituary gland to produce a hormone which in turn signals adrenal glands located about the kidneys to increase the production of cortisol