Disturbance history alters the development of the HPA axis in altricial nestling birds
Glucocorticoid (GC) hormones regulate the vertebrate stress response and are secreted by the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis. Acute elevation of GCs is thought be adaptive because it promotes physiological and behavioural changes that allow animals to cope with disturbances. In contrast, c...
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PeerJ Inc.
2025-02-01
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