How Your Body Responds to Stress: Simple Hormone Pathway Explained

Added: 2026-06-02

[00:00:00]When you are stressed, your brain controls a chain of hormone signals [music] in the body. The hypothalamus sends signals to the pituitary gland, which then activates the adrenal glands located above the kidneys.

[00:00:11]>> [music] >> The adrenal glands release hormones like adrenaline and cortisol that prepare your body to deal with [music] stress.

[00:00:17]This can make your heartbeat faster and reduce pain sensitivity. If stress continues for a long time, cortisol [music] stays high and can cause problems like increased belly fat, which is linked to more health risks.