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After the Long Nine-Month Wait,Judy's Baby Finally Arrived

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After the long nine-month wait,Judy's baby finally arrived.But it has been three weeks now and she still feels sad and cries all the time.What is going on?


Definitions:

Epinephrine

A hormone and medication, also known as adrenaline, that increases heart rate, muscle strength, blood pressure, and sugar metabolism, often associated with the body's fight-or-flight response.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body’s fight or flight response, also playing a role in mood regulation and blood pressure control.

ACTH

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that the body goes through when under stress.

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