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The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. Stimulatory interactions are illustrated with solid arrows and + signs, and inhibitory interactions (negative feedback) are illustrated with dashed arrows and – signs. CRH = corticotropic releasing hormone. ACTH = adrenocorticotropic hormone.
