Knowing Neurons is an award-winning neuroscience education and outreach website that was created by young neuroscientists. The global team members at Knowing Neurons explain complicated ideas about the brain and mind clearly and accurately using powerful images, infographics, and animations to enhance written content. With an extensive social media presence, Knowing Neurons has become an important science communication outlet and resource for both students and teachers.
Knowing Neurons is an award-winning neuroscience education and outreach website that was created by young neuroscientists. The global team members at Knowing Neurons explain complicated ideas about the brain and mind clearly and accurately using powerful images, infographics, and animations to enhance written content. With an extensive social media presence, Knowing Neurons has become an important science communication outlet and resource for both students and teachers.
4 thoughts on “Myth or Fact? A little stress is good for the brain.”
Thanks for those interesting Myth or Fact. But in this one, are you sure hypothalamus releases glucocorticoids ? I thought it was the adrenal glands…
You are absolutely correct. Sorry about that. It should read “The anticipation of getting on a roller coaster fills most people with dread, as the hypothalamus signals adrenal glands to release hormones called glucocorticoids to trigger your stress response.” We are updating the image now.
Thanks for those interesting Myth or Fact. But in this one, are you sure hypothalamus releases glucocorticoids ? I thought it was the adrenal glands…
You are absolutely correct. Sorry about that. It should read “The anticipation of getting on a roller coaster fills most people with dread, as the hypothalamus signals adrenal glands to release hormones called glucocorticoids to trigger your stress response.” We are updating the image now.
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Can you guys start adding citations to these?