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Aug 2024
21m 45s

Cortisol and the Adrenal Axis

THOMAS WATCHMAN
About this episode
This episode covers the physiology of cortisol and the adrenal axis. Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/physiology/endocrine/cortisol/ or in the endocrinology section of the 2nd edition of the Zero to Finals Medicine book. The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman. 
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