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Ingrid Has a Rough Day at Work and Is Feeling

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Ingrid has a rough day at work and is feeling stressed. When she gets home, her partner gives her a long hug and then they curl up on the couch and watch a movie. What hormone will likely released in Ingrid's brain that will help diminish the effects of her work stress?


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Desynchronization

The process by which two or more systems that were once operating in harmony lose their synchronized state.

Third Shift

Refers to the working hours from midnight to 8 AM, also known as the graveyard shift, which can disrupt natural circadian rhythms.

Consolidation

The process by which memories become stable in the brain following their initial acquisition, moving from a short-term to a long-term storage.

Hippocampus

A region of the brain that is associated with memory and spatial navigation.

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