Neuroendocrinology of Stress

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

Explores the interactions between the central nervous and endocrine systems, focusing on the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. Examines the control of hormone release, including neurotransmitter modulation and steroid feedback during both homeostatic and stressor-induced states. Also, the interaction among stressors, behaviour, the endocrine system, and disease is considered. Prerequisite: 12.0 university credits including 65% or higher in one of BIOL-PSYC 3210H, BIOL 3840H, PSYC-BIOL 3220H, or PSYC 4225H.