Study Notes
Pituitary Adrenal System
- Level:
- A-Level
- Board:
- AQA, Edexcel, OCR, IB
Last updated 22 Mar 2021
The Pituitary Adrenal System is a system in the body which facilitates the release of energy in a stressful situation, particularly a chronically stressful situation.
It is designed to help the individual keep their levels of energy at a high level to help the individual deal with the stressor (i.e. the ‘thing’ causing the stress at that point in time).
The system is a process which results in the release of corticosteroids and glucose. The system is outlined in the diagram below:
