What are the hormonal sequelae of the stress response?

Pituitary
Adrenal
Pancreatic
Others
↑ Secretion
  • Growth Hormone (GH)
  • Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (ACTH)
  • β-Endorphin
  • Prolactin
  • Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH)
  • Catecholamines
  • Cortisol
  • Aldosterone
  • Glucagon
  • Renin
Unchanged
  • Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
  • Luteinizing hormone (LH)
  • Follicle-stimulating hormone (FH)
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↓ Secretion
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  • Insulin
  • Testosterone
  • Oestrogen
  • Tri-iodothyronine (T3)