Investigating the stress response in the short-fin eel, Anguilla australis

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Investigating the stress response in the short-fin eel, Anguilla australis

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The survival of an animal relies vitally on its ability to respond appropriately towards a stressor. Activation of the hypothalamic pituitary interrenal axis (HPI), also known as the stress axis, is a key element of the stress response in teleost fish. Elevated levels of cortisol have been associated with interrupted growth and development, reproduction and immune system functions. Thus, the ability to manipulate cortisol levels can be a beneficial tool for breeding and maintaining healthy fi...

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Scholarly text / Thesis

Thesis level

Masters

Date created

2017

Creator

Chia, Jolyn

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https://hdl.handle.net/10523/7644

Related subjects

Anguilla / Anguilla australis / stress / cortisol / melanocortin receptor / mc2r / ACTH / sustained-release implants / stress response / fish / HPI axis / stress axis / stress regulation / aquaculture

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