2002•Biological PsychiatryRequires access

Neuroendocrinology

David A. Gutman, Charles B. Nemeroff

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This chapter contains sections titled: Introduction Overview of Components and Control Mechanisms Limitations of Stimulation Tests The Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal Axis The Biology of Corticotropin-releasing Factor The Effects of Changes in Glucocorticoid Availability Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal Axis Abnormalities in Depression Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal Axis Alterations in Other Psychiatric Disorders Overview of Hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid Axis Components and Function Disorders of the Hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid Axis Hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid Axis Dysfunction in Patients with Primary Psychiatric Disorders Bipolar Disorder and Hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid Axis Abnormalities Treatment of Hypothyroid States Hyperthyroid States Hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid Axis: Conclusions The Hypothalamic-pituitary-gonad Axis The Hypothalamic-prolactin Axis Oxytocin and Vasopressin The Pituitary Growth Hormone Axis Summary and Conclusion Acknowledgements References

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Key concepts: Hypothalamic–pituitary–thyroid axis, Endocrinology, Internal medicine, Hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis, Neuroendocrinology, Hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal axis, Hypothalamus, Thyroid