These surges in estrogen and progesterone, along with other physiological changes, are meant to support the fetus. (sciencenews.org)
Whenever the adrenal glands, which sit atop the kidney, are stimulated by stress, they excrete hormones including cortisol, adrenaline, and testosterone, which play a role in increasing heart rate and blood pressure, slowing digestion, and shutting down executive brain functions, among other physiological changes collectively known as the stress response. (sonima.com)
«Cutting sodium can cause other physiological changes such as increased resistance to insulin, which can set the stage for diabetes and increase the risk of death from heart disease,» Stolarz - Skrzypek says. (scientificamerican.com)