Explain the role of glucocorticoids for the impact of stress on ...

[nevelica]

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.

[tranoy]

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]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Animal_Goddess]

Gracias!