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Effect of DEX treatment on HPA axis activity depending on sex. a Baseline (0 h) concentration of ACTH and cortisol in plasma. b Plasma concentration of ACTH and cortisol 3 h post application of either saline (C; each sex n = 10), 10 µg/kg DEX (D10; each sex n = 8), or 60 µg/kg DEX (D60; each sex n = 6). DEX, dexamethasone; HPA, hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal.
