The hypothalamus–pituitary–target gland axis has been recognized as a fundamental ... hormone (LH), adrenocorticotropic ...
To verify HPA axis recovery, the rapid ACTH stimulation test may also be utilized. A synthetic analog of ACTH, cosyntropin 0.25 mg is administered by the IV or intramuscular route. Cortisol levels ...
The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis controls the secretion of the glucocorticoid hormones ... in the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus (PVN) on stress-induced ACTH secretion and gene expression ...