Question

James and Madison are walking along the beach on a beautiful summer day. Suddenly Madison’s foot starts bleeding heavily after stepping on a piece of glass in the sand. James tries to stop the bleeding with a t-shirt, picks up Madison, and hurries back toward the parking lot where they parked their vehicle. What is the role of cortisol in this situation?

Answer 1

The cortisol amplifies the energy available to Amber for dealing with a stressor.

Explanation:

• Almost all the cells in the human body are equipped with cortisol receptors. When the body is under stress, these receptors receive the cortisol hormones secreted by the brain in order to help the body manage the stress.
• In situations of stress, the cortisol hormones produce excess energy that is required by the body to deal with the stress and keep the bodily functions normal.