Master glands in the endocrine system exhibit multifunctionality due to specific physiological mechanisms
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Evidence demonstrates that master neuroendocrine axes and glands (such as the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal and thyroid axes) exhibit significant multifunctionality and dynamic physiological regulation in response to diverse internal and external stimuli.
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The Role of the Hypothalamus–Pituitary–Adrenal (HPA) Axis in Test-Induced Anxiety: Assessments, Physiological Responses, and Molecular Details
2022 · cited by 126
The hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis demonstrates functional versatility by mediating diverse responses to stress, anxiety, and molecular signaling.
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Neural basis for fasting activation of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis
2023 · cited by 95
Hypothalamic AgRP neurons trigger HPA axis activation during fasting independently of hunger, illustrating multifunctional physiological mechanisms.
Nesfatin-1 Stimulates the Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Interrenal Axis Hormones in Goldfish.
2021 · cited by 14
Nesfatin-1 acts as a versatile stress-responsive peptide modulating hormones across the HPA axis in response to various internal and external stimuli.
Peptidomic analysis reveals seasonal neuropeptide and peptide hormone changes in the hypothalamus and pituitary of a hibernating mammal
2023 · cited by 5
Hypothalamic and pituitary peptide hormones undergo seasonal, dynamic changes to regulate diverse physiological states such as hibernation and metabolism.
Expression and function of the novel proto-oncogene PBF in thyroid cancer: a new target for augmenting radioiodine uptake.
2011 · cited by 0
The proto-oncogene PBF exhibits complex multifunctionality in multiple endocrine and tumor settings, including transcriptional regulation and subcellular localization.
Dynamics of ACTH and Cortisol Secretion and Implications for Disease.
2020 · cited by 0
The HPA axis integrates multiple internal and external stimuli to dynamically output oscillating glucocorticoid signals affecting metabolism, behavior, and cognition.
Beyond the fixed setpoint of the hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid axis.
2014 · cited by 0
The hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid axis setpoint is flexible and dynamically adapts to environmental challenges such as food deprivation, inflammation, and clock time.