Question

what is stress hormone? Explain its function

Answer 1

Cortisol is a steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal glands which sit on top of each kidney. When released into the bloodstream, cortisol can act on many different parts of the body and can help: your body respond to stress or danger. increase your body's metabolism of glucose.

Answer 2

adrenaline hormone is called as stress hormone

it is also called as epinephrine

it is secreted by the adrenal glands

adrenal glands are located at the top of each kidney

just stress hormone is released in sudden emotional situations like anger and fear

So it is called the stress hormone

it also helps to calm down when one is very

angry or embarrassed or worried

it produces the following effects in our body

1. it increases the Heartbeat, blood pressure respiration and suppresses the digestive process

2. due to increased Heartbeat and breathing rate, muscles receive more blood and oxygen necessary for Rapid contraction of muscle cells needed during sudden actions

3. it also simulate the release of glucose from the liver as a result the glucose in the blood increases

4. it produces flight or fight response i.e prepares the body for emergency situation

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