Adrenal, Gonadal and Peripherally Steroid Changes in Response to Extreme Physical Stress for Characterizing Load Capacity in Athletes
Athletes are often exposed to extreme physical stress during training or competitions. The consequent activation of the hypothalamus–hypophysis–adrenal (HPA) axis results in intensified steroid hormone production in the adrenal cortex. We determined the impact of an acute extreme physical stress on...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-01-01
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Series: | Metabolites |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/12/2/91 |