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nevelica

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Explain the role of glucocorticoids for the impact of stress on health.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The most common treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder involves administration of ________.
 
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.


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tranoy

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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

Answer to Question 2

Answer: methylphenidate


nevelica

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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