Understanding the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis

Have you ever wondered how your body knows when to be energized and ready to go, and when it's time to chill out? This lesson with Dr. Robin researches into a fascinating system called the HPA axis – think of it as your body's control center for stress and relaxation. HPA stands for Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal, which might sound like a mouthful, but we'll break it down...

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Lesson Activity

• Watch the lesson and take notes
• Submit any questions you have to "Ask Dr. Robin" in your student portal
• Draw or write what the HPA axis is and practice teaching this to your family and friends
• Complete the worksheet and quiz questions
• Do the Quizlet flashcards
• Have fun learning!