Regulation of the HPA axis is related to song complexity and measures of phenotypic quality in song sparrows.

Schmidt, Kim L

Regulation of the HPA axis is related to song complexity and measures of phenotypic quality in song sparrows. [electronic resource] - Hormones and behavior Apr 2012 - 652-9 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1095-6867

10.1016/j.yhbeh.2012.02.027 doi


Adrenal Cortex--drug effects
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone--blood
Animal Communication
Animals
Body Size
Body Weight--physiology
Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone--blood
Dexamethasone
Feedback, Physiological--drug effects
Glucocorticoids--blood
Health Status
Hydrocortisone--blood
Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System--physiology
Immunoassay
Leukocyte Count
Male
Phenotype
Physical Fitness
Restraint, Physical
Sparrows--physiology
Stress, Psychological--blood
Vocalization, Animal--physiology