Explain the role of glucocorticoids for the impact of stress on health
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The key aspects of this answer include:
* Stress induces the release of cortisol, a glucocorticoid.
* Prolonged exposure to glucocorticoids can
- increase blood pressure (a risk factor for cardiovascular disease)
- damage muscle tissue
- kill neurons within area CA1 of the hippocampus
- inhibit the immune system
- inhibit the inflammatory response
Psychology
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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