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biology ocr cortisol

does anyone know if the release of cortisol by the adrenal glands will suppress or increase immune response and inflammatory reactions.

Reply 1

In short bursts its anti inflammatory and upregulates the immune system. However if your cortisol remains high for long periods of time your set point will change as your body gets used to this so it will not have this effect leading to inflammation and a weakened immune system

Reply 2

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by ALEreapp
In short bursts its anti inflammatory and upregulates the immune system. However if your cortisol remains high for long periods of time your set point will change as your body gets used to this so it will not have this effect leading to inflammation and a weakened immune system


Thank you! so in terms of the role of the adrenal cortex producing cortisol in response to long term stress should i say it’s anti inflammatory etc

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by planteater27
Thank you! so in terms of the role of the adrenal cortex producing cortisol in response to long term stress should i say it’s anti inflammatory etc


No, it’s actually the opposite it can lead to chronic inflammation :smile:

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