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What is cortisol commonly known as?

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The stress hormone.

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What role does cortisol play in the body’s response to stress?

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It increases glucose in the bloodstream and prepares the body for fight-or-flight.

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Chronic high levels of cortisol are linked to what psychological conditions?

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Anxiety, depression, cognitive impairment, and memory problems.

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Which hormone is referred to as the ‘love hormone’?

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Oxytocin.

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Oxytocin is primarily involved in which types of human behaviors?

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Social bonding, trust, empathy, and maternal behaviors.

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Low levels of which hormone are associated with depression and anxiety?

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Serotonin.

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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) work by increasing levels of which hormone?

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Serotonin.

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What effect does dopamine have on the brain?

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It plays a key role in reward, motivation, and pleasure pathways.

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High levels of dopamine are linked to which disorder?

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Schizophrenia.

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Low levels of dopamine are linked to which conditions?

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Parkinson’s disease and depression.

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Adrenaline and noradrenaline are involved in which bodily response?

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The fight-or-flight response.

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Excessive release of adrenaline and noradrenaline is linked to which psychological conditions?

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Anxiety, panic disorders, and PTSD.

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Testosterone is linked to which psychological traits?

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Aggression, dominance, confidence, and motivation.

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Low levels of testosterone can result in which mental health issues?

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Mood swings, depression, and reduced cognitive function.

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Estrogen fluctuations are linked to what psychological effects?

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Mood swings, anxiety, and depression.

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What protective effect does estrogen have on mental health?

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It helps protect cognition and mood.

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Progesterone has what effect on mood?

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It has calming and anti-anxiety effects.

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Low levels of progesterone can contribute to which symptoms?

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Mood disorders, anxiety, and irritability.

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Thyroid hormones T3 and T4 regulate what bodily functions?

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Metabolism and energy levels.

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Hypothyroidism is linked to which psychological conditions?

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Depression, lethargy, and cognitive slowing.

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Hyperthyroidism is associated with which psychological symptoms?

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Anxiety, restlessness, and irritability.

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Melatonin regulates which cycle in the body?

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The sleep-wake cycle.

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Disruption in melatonin production can lead to what mental health issue?

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Insomnia, which is linked to mood disorders like depression and anxiety.

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What feeling is associated with the release of endorphins?

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A feeling of well-being and euphoria.

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Which hormone is linked to the ‘runner’s high’?

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Endorphins.

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Low levels of endorphins can contribute to what psychological condition?

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Depression.

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Growth hormone (GH) has what indirect effect on psychological well-being?

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It affects mood, self-esteem, and energy levels.

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Elevated levels of prolactin are linked to which psychological symptoms?

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Mood swings, irritability, and emotional instability.

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Vasopressin is involved in which types of social behaviors?

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Aggression, bonding, and partner attachment.

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Ghrelin is known as what type of hormone?

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The hunger hormone.

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Ghrelin affects not only appetite but also which psychological states?

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Mood, reward, and motivation.

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Leptin signals what to the brain?

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Satiety or fullness.

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Low leptin levels are linked to what psychological symptoms?

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Irritability, depression, and lack of motivation.

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Cholecystokinin (CCK) is involved in regulating what emotional response?

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Anxiety and panic responses.

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Neuropeptide Y (NPY) is associated with which psychological trait?

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Resilience to stress.

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High levels of Neuropeptide Y are associated with what?

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Greater ability to cope with stress.

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Low levels of Neuropeptide Y are linked to which conditions?

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Increased anxiety, stress sensitivity, and depression.

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ACTH stimulates the release of which hormone?

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Cortisol.

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Prolonged activity of ACTH can contribute to which psychological effects?

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Chronic stress, anxiety, depression, and cognitive decline.

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40
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Insulin plays a role in which cognitive processes?

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Learning and memory.

41
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Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can lead to which psychological symptoms?

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Irritability, confusion, and anxiety.

42
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Imbalances in insulin, such as those in diabetes, are linked to which mental health issues?

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Mood disorders and cognitive impairment.

43
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Thymosin indirectly influences mental health by regulating what?

A

The immune system.

44
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Calcitonin helps regulate which bodily levels?

A

Calcium levels.

45
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Calcium imbalances can lead to which psychological symptoms?

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Depression, confusion, irritability, and cognitive issues.

46
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Prostaglandins regulate which bodily processes?

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Inflammation, pain, and fever.

47
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Chronic inflammation is linked to which mental health issues?

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Depression and anxiety.

48
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Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) is produced during which condition?

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Pregnancy.

49
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hCG is linked to which mood-related conditions during pregnancy?

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Mood swings, depression, and euphoria.

50
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Glucagon raises blood glucose levels by promoting what?

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The breakdown of glycogen into glucose.

51
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Low glucose availability due to glucagon imbalances can lead to which mental states?

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Irritability, anxiety, and poor concentration.

52
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Endocannabinoids help regulate which psychological processes?

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Mood, stress, and anxiety.

53
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Endocannabinoids are linked to which feelings?

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Relaxation and well-being.

54
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Enkephalins help regulate which psychological conditions?

A

Pain and emotions, similar to endorphins.

55
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Low levels of enkephalins are associated with what?

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Increased sensitivity to stress, anxiety, and depression.

56
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Angiotensin helps regulate which bodily functions?

A

Blood pressure and fluid balance.

57
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Elevated angiotensin levels are linked to what psychological conditions?

A

Stress and anxiety.

58
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Cortisol is released in response to which type of stimuli?

A

Stress.

59
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Oxytocin enhances what type of social behavior?

A

Trust and empathy.

60
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Serotonin is primarily involved in regulating which functions?

A

Mood, sleep, and appetite.

61
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Dopamine dysregulation is involved in which types of behaviors?

A

Addictive behaviors.

62
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Adrenaline prepares the body for which response?

A

Fight-or-flight.

63
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High testosterone levels are linked to which behaviors?

A

Aggression and dominance.

64
Q

Estrogen fluctuations during menopause are linked to which symptoms?

A

Mood swings and depression.

65
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Progesterone has anti-_____ properties?

A

Anti-anxiety.

66
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Hypothyroidism can result in feelings of _____?

A

Depression.

67
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Melatonin production is influenced by exposure to what?

A

Light and darkness.

68
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Endorphins are natural _____?

A

Painkillers.

69
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Growth hormone deficiency is linked to which psychological conditions?

A

Anxiety and depression.

70
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Prolactin is involved in regulating which function after childbirth?

A

Milk production.

71
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Vasopressin increases which social tendency, especially in males?

A

Aggression.

72
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Ghrelin is associated with increased _____ during stressful times?

A

Anxiety.

73
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Leptin resistance is often found in which condition?

A

Obesity.

74
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CCK has been linked to increased levels of _____ in some anxiety disorders?

A

Panic.

75
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Neuropeptide Y promotes resilience to what?

A

Stress.

76
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ACTH is produced by which gland?

A

Pituitary gland.

77
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Insulin helps cells take up what from the bloodstream?

A

Glucose.

78
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Thymosin plays a critical role in the development of which immune cells?

A

T-cells.

79
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Calcitonin is produced by which gland?

A

Thyroid gland.

80
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Chronic inflammation can contribute to which cognitive condition?

A

Cognitive impairments.

81
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hCG is linked to mood swings during what stage of life?

A

Pregnancy.

82
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Glucagon and insulin are both involved in regulating which levels?

A

Blood glucose.

83
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Endocannabinoids are similar in function to which external substance?

A

Cannabis.

84
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Low levels of enkephalins may contribute to an increased sensitivity to what?

A

Stress.

85
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Angiotensin plays a role in regulating what physiological condition?

A

Thirst.

86
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Elevated cortisol levels can shrink which brain structure involved in memory?

A

Hippocampus.

87
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Oxytocin release can enhance bonding between whom?

A

Parents and children.

88
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Low serotonin levels are commonly treated with which class of drugs?

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SSRIs.

89
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Dopamine is critical for which type of reinforcement learning?

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Reward-based learning.

90
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Excessive adrenaline release can lead to which mental health issues?

A

Panic attacks.

91
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Testosterone contributes to which type of risk-related behavior?

A

Risk-taking.

92
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Estrogen helps protect what cognitive functions?

A

Memory and mood stability.

93
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Progesterone’s calming effect is often described as what?

A

Anti-anxiety.

94
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Hypothyroidism can lead to cognitive _____?

A

Slowing.

95
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Melatonin supplements are often used to treat what?

A

Insomnia.

96
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Endorphins are released during which type of activity?

A

Exercise.

97
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Growth hormone affects energy levels and what psychological trait?

A

Self-esteem.

98
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Prolactin imbalances can contribute to which postpartum condition?

A

Postpartum depression.

99
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Vasopressin plays a role in male bonding with what?

A

Partners.

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