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Secretion of

Secretion of
corticotropin-
adrenocorticotropic Secretion of cortisol
Thought of Increased limbic releasing hormone
-+- -+- hormone (ACTH) by -+- by zona fasciculata Gluconeogenesis
precipitating stress system activity (CRH) by posterior
anterior pituitary of adrenal cortex
medial
gland
hypothalamus

Release of
Increased
adrenaline/ Raised basal Increased blood
sympathetic
noradrenaline from metabolic rate glucose
stimulation
adrenal medulla

Stimulation of
Increased metabolic Increased CO2 Increased arterial
Vasoconstriction Increased HR central
reactions production PCO2
chemoreceptors
Stress-Related

Awareness of Increased
Increased BP Anxiety Attack
breathing respiration rate
Dyspnoea

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