Chapter 17
Exercise and the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis
Warrick J. Inder,
Gary A. Wittert,
Warrick J. Inder
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Search for more papers by this authorWarrick J. Inder,
Gary A. Wittert,
Warrick J. Inder
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Alan D. Rogol,
William J. Kraemer
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Search for more papers by this authorSummary
This chapter contains section titled:
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Overview of the regulation of cortisol production by the adrenal cortex
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The effect of acute exercise stress on the HPA axis and factors modulating the response
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The effect of exercise training on the HPA axis
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Exercise and abnormalities of the HPA axis
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Summary
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