What role do the adrenal glands play in stress response?
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Your adrenal glands release cortisol during times of stress to help your body get an energy boost and better handle an emergency situation.
The adrenal glands, located on top of the kidneys, produce hormones that help the body respond to stress. The most well-known of these hormones is cortisol, which increases blood sugar and enhances the brain’s use of glucose while curbing non-essential functions during a stress response. The adrenal glands also produce adrenaline, which prepares the body for a “fight or flight” response by increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and energy supply.