What are the hormonal sequelae of the stress response?

↑ Secretion Unchanged ↓ Secretion Pituitary Growth Hormone (GH)Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (ACTH)β-EndorphinProlactinAnti-diuretic hormone (ADH) Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)Luteinizing hormone (LH)Follicle-stimulating hormone (FH) - Adrenal...

What is the surgical stress response?

A group of complex neuroendocrine and metabolic changes that occur in response to trauma and surgery. The net effect is increased catabolism, substrate mobilisation and retention of salt and...