Fetal Programming of a Hyperactive Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis

Authors

Joshua P. Thatcher, Brigham Young University
Dr. James P. Porter, Brigham Young University

Keywords

fetal programming, high salt diet, hyperactive hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis

College

Life Sciences

Department

Physiology and Developmental Biology

Abstract

Cardiovascular diseases have become among the most widespread of adult diseases in the United States. Over the last few decades, the United States has experienced a dramatic increase in the rate of diseases such as Diabetes Mellitus Type II, Obesity and Hypertension.

Recommended Citation

Thatcher, Joshua P. and Porter, Dr. James P. (2013) "Fetal Programming of a Hyperactive Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1438.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1438