Molecular model of cortisol. Cortisol is a steroid hormone, produced by the adrenal gland, released to help the body deal with stressful situations by impacting on a variety of bodily functions and organs. Where people experience continual stress, the consequential build up of cortisol can become harmful by disrupting bodily functions necessary for health and well-being. | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Brook, Robert |
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