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What does cortisol do?

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Produced by the adrenal cortex, cortisol is a hormone that responds to anxiety by raising blood pressure. It increases blood sugar levels, weakens immune response, and is an anti-diuretic.

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posted by Ginny (1273)
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Cortisol is a hormone that is secreted into the body from the adrenal gland. It helps to regulate blood pressure and glucose as well as insulin production.

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Cortisol has basically got the function of maintaining the blood pressure, electrolyte balance and glucose level in the body. When the body suffers from some injury, Cortisol helps recover.

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posted by Jaanu (39)
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Cortisol is a type of hormone that is produced by the adrenal gland. Among other things, it regulates blood sugar and increases blood pressure.

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posted by Ermine32 (17)
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is threre drugs for people with low cortisol

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is cortisol and type 2 diabetes releated

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