Hormones Flashcards
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1
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Hormones
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Chemical messengers released from glands in the endocrine system that travel through the bloodstream and stimulate physiological responses.
2
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Cortisol
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Stress hormone released by the adrenal glands that helps your body respond to stress by suppressing non-essential systems (like digestion). In short bursts, it helps with focus and memory, but chronic high levels can damage memory and impair cognitive function.
