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Modeling the Adrenaline and Cortisol Example. Leo Siqueira University of Miami. Adrenaline and Cortisol. Stage 1: We respond to a stressful situation by creating adrenaline. Cortisol is then secreted returning the body to normal. Result - a feeling of exhilaration.
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Modeling the Adrenaline and CortisolExample Leo Siqueira University of Miami
Adrenalineand Cortisol Stage 1: We respond to a stressful situation by creating adrenaline. Cortisol is then secreted returning the body to normal. Result - a feeling of exhilaration Stage 1: We respond to a stressful situation by creating adrenaline. Cortisol is then secreted returning the body to normal. Result - a feeling of exhilaration
Adrenaline and Cortisol Stage 2: Individual stressful events have merged to produce continuous chronic stress.
Adrenaline and Cortisol Stage 3: The body’s ability to produce cortisol is exhausted, with the result that adrenaline can no longer be controlled - breakdown.
Adrenaline and Cortisol Model Results:
Adrenaline and Cortisol Breakdown:
Adrenaline and Cortisol Breakdown:
Adrenaline and cortisol Linear trend in cortisol: