Chemical Index to Fitness: Biochemical Correlates of Stress in Specialized Populations.
Abstract
The patterns of release of the two gonadotropins, luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone, as well as growth hormone, were studied. It was found that levels of luteinizing hormone were significantly higher during rapid eye movement sleep (14%) compared to non-rapid eye movement sleep. The release of follicle stimulating hormone, on the other hand, was not clearly related to stages of sleep. The release of growth hormone occurred coincident with the onset of slow wave sleep. These studies are part of a continuing program of research into biochemical and psychoendocrine correlates of stress, sleep and dreaming, and other central nervous system states in specialized populations as well as in normal subjects. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 17, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0751583
Entities
People
- Robert T. Rubin
Organizations
- Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center