#stress-response

#stress-response

Females of all species respond differently to stress than males, with greater stress hormone responses and more sensitive stress hormone receptors in females, leading to higher rates of stress-related illnesses.

Ken Carter, a psychologist at Oxford College of Emory University, says everyone has a different level of sensation-seeking. Low and average sensation-seekers may experience high cortisol production during thrilling activities, while high sensation-seekers tend to produce more dopamine, a neurotransmitter linked to pleasure.

The human stress response is a complex and highly coordinated system... all working together to support a single goal: stability.

The study highlights the importance of understanding the molecular cycle that activates PKA, a protein regulating numerous cellular functions, crucial for stress responses.

Flooding is a phenomenon where individuals experience an overwhelming rush of stress hormones, leading to a fight-or-flight response that can manifest in intense emotional reactions.