Did You Know?
Our body makes cortisol when we are scared!
How It Helps
Cortisol helps us feel strong.
When It Is Too Much
Too much cortisol can make us feel bad.
What cortisol Does
It helps us run fast.
It helps us think quick.
It helps us feel safe.
It can make us feel scared.
It can help us heal.
Too much can make us sick.
More About cortisol
Cortisol was found a long time ago. It is made in our body when we need it. It helps us with stress and keeps us safe.
When we have a test or feel scared, our body makes more cortisol. This helps us do our best. But if we have too much for too long, it can make us feel bad.
Some people take medicine with cortisol to help. It can help with pain and other things. But we must use it right!
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Cortisol"] --> B["Steroid Hormone"]
A["Cortisol"] --> C["Glucocorticoid Class"]
A["Cortisol"] --> D["Stress Hormone"]
D["Stress Hormone"] --> E["Used as Medication"]
E["Used as Medication"] --> F["Hydrocortisone"]
What Do These Words Mean?
Cortisol:A hormone that helps the body respond to stress.
Steroid hormone:A type of hormone made from cholesterol that affects many body functions.
Glucocorticoid:A class of hormones that help control metabolism and the immune response.
Medication:A substance used to treat or prevent illness.
Hydrocortisone:A form of cortisol used as a medicine.
