UNDERSTAND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STRESS AND CORTISOL - HORMONAL DISEASES

Understand the relationship between stress and cortisol



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Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that is released during periods of increased agitation, such as when waking up or exercising, for example. However, the highest amounts of this hormone are produced during times of high stress, hence being known as the stress hormone. During these periods, the adrenal glands also produce adrenaline and noradrenaline which, together with cortisol, cause some changes in the body, such as: Increased heart rate: it causes the heart to pump more blood, increasing the amount of oxygen in the muscles; Increased blood sugar levels: increases the amou