title: [Behavior of plasma cortisol, ACTH and STH in subjects performing controlled work on the bicycle ergometer].
abstract: A new method for the psychological and physical selection of aircrew is described. Data from the literature are cited in support of the proposition that, in muscular work tests, the response of the body to fatigue cannot only be measured by means of the usual spirometric and ECG methods, but also via the plasma cortisol, ACTH and STH response. It is shown that changes in the concentration of these hormones are mainly attributable to fatigue and its accompanying hypoglycaemia. Hitherto overlooked due to the lack of standardisation of its methods, endocrinological examination could, it is suggested, be of considerable assistance in the selection of aircrew, in the interests of greater safety in the air.
mesh_terms: D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / Q000097:blood*; D000337:Aerospace Medicine; D013006:Growth Hormone / Q000097:blood*; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000097:blood*; D010559:Personnel Management / Q000379:methods*; D010560:Personnel Selection / Q000379:methods*; D005082:Physical Exertion; D010809:Physical Fitness
chemical_list: D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; D013006:Growth Hormone; D006854:Hydrocortisone
vernacular_title: Studio del comportamento del cortisolo plasmatico, dell'ACTH e dell'STH in soggetti sottoposti a lavoro controllato mediante cicloergometro.