Biology

                                        HORMONES    Hormones are chemical messengers that are secreted directly into the blood, which carries them to organs and tissues of the body to exert their functions. There are many types of hormones that act on different aspects of bodily functions and processes. Some of these include: Development and growth Metabolism of food items Sexual function and reproductive growth and health Cognitive function and mood Maintenance of body temperature and thirst Where are they secreted from? Hormones are secreted from the endocrine glands in the body. The glands are ductless, so hormones are secreted directly into the blood stream rather than by way of ducts. Some of the major endocrine glands in the body include: Pituitary gland Pineal gland Thymus Thyroid Adrenal glands Pancreas Testes Ovaries These organs secrete hormone in microscop...

               STRESS HORMONE AND   MANAGEMENT What Is Cortisol? Cortisol is a naturally-occurring steroid hormone that plays a key role in the body's stress response.1 While it is often called "the stress hormone" for its best-known role, it also contributes to many of the body's processes. It's secreted by the adrenal glands and involved in the regulation of the following functions and more: Signs of High Cortisol When cortisol levels stay too high, you might experience a range of unwanted symptoms. Higher and more prolonged levels of cortisol in the bloodstream (such as those associated with chronic stress) have been shown to have negative effects, such as: Blood sugar imbalances such as hyperglycemia Decreased bone density 3  Decreases in muscle tissue Higher blood pressure Impaired cognitive performance Increased abdominal fat Lowered immunity and inflammatory responses in the body, slowed wound healing, and oth...