Differential stability and covariation of diurnal and stress-reactive HPA axis functions in adolescents with and without maltreatment risk
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The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is a key component of the neuroendocrine system that produces cortisol to regulate both sleep-wake cycles and stress physiology. Prior research shows that early maltreatment disrupts both the diurnal and stress-rea... ...