Describe and explain how the hormonal changes that accompany stress can alter health
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Exposure to a stressor activates the PVN to release CRH, which stimulates ACTH, which in turn stimulates the release of cortisol from the adrenals. Cortisol is a glucocorticoid that aids in the delivery of glucose for use in the fight-or-flight response. Long-term secretion of cortisol damages the muscles, increases blood pressure, damages neurons, and suppresses the immune system.
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declined substantially || increased substantially || disappeared || grown exponentially || || ||