Question

Research indicates that as levels of happiness increase cortisol levels appear to increase as well

Answer 1

Answer:

I believe it is true.

Explanation:

Cortisol

Cortisol is a steroid hormone that regulates a wide range of vital processes throughout the body, including metabolism and the immune response. It also has a very important role in helping the body respond to stress.

Alternative names for cortisol

Hydrocortisone

What is cortisol?

Cortisol is a steroid hormone, one of the glucocorticoids, made in the cortex of the adrenal glands and then released into the blood, which transports it all round the body. Almost every cell contains receptors for cortisol and so cortisol can have lots of different actions depending on which sort of cells it is acting upon. These effects include controlling the body’s blood sugar levels and thus regulating metabolism, acting as an anti-inflammatory, influencing memory formation, controlling salt and water balance

Answer 2

I believe the answer is true.