Cortisol on circadian rhythm and its effect on cardiovascular system
The synthesis and secretion of cortisol are controlled by the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis. Cortisol exhibits a proper 24-h circadian rhythm that affects the brain, the autonomic nervous system, the heart, and the vasculature that prepares the cardiovascular system for optimal function during...
| Published in: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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| Format: | Review |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021
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| Online Access: | https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85099332815&doi=10.3390%2fijerph18020676&partnerID=40&md5=708ba6e0b1649269b5699ffe985b5e54 |