Neuroendocrine systems
9 important questions on Neuroendocrine systems
What are the three layers of the BBB?
- Endothelial layer of the blood vessel
- Basal lamina
- Astrocyte
Where is the hypothalamus located?
What are the two axes that are activated when there is stress?
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What is the SAM axis?
What is the HPA axis?
Which two diseases are because of dysfunction of the HPA axis? Can you explain the difference?
Addison's disease is hypocortisolism: too low cortisol
Cushing's disease is hypercortisolism: too much cortisol
What is the difference between mineralocorticoid receptors (MR) and glucocorticoid receptors (GR)?
Why are the mating behaviours of prairie voles and montane voles different?
There are some differences between the male and female brain but are these detectable in cognitive tests? Why or why not?
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