When the body experiences stress, the hypothalamus signals the pituitary gland to produce a hormone, which then signals the adrenal glands (located above the kidneys) to increase cortisol production.

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• Person: Not available Organization: CW Care
  Stress: Its Negative Impact on Your Mental & Physical Health

Sources

• Stress: Its Negative Impact on Your Mental & Physical Health www.cwcare.net CW Care via serper

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• adrenal gland concept
• cortisol concept