Color: Many Colors (opal changes color) Opal, the only gem that doesn't fit into any single description of a precious stone, is the birthstone for October. It is said that no two opals are exactly alike. But it is sensitive to moisture and is more fragile than its fellow gemstones. It displays a brilliant array of colors which dazzle the eye.
1: When you are faced with stressful situations, cortisol, epinephrine, and norepinephrine are released by your. kidneys.
Both cortisol and adrenaline are released in response to stress. Cortisol production is regulated by the pituitary gland. This is a small gland behind the nose and under the brain. The pituitary gland releases adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). This is a hormone that causes the adrenal glands to release cortisol. Adrenaline production is regulated by nerves coming from the brain and spinal cord and by circulating hormones.