Two important facts

that you never forget

Cerebral tonsil: It is located deep in the temporal lobes and is part of Absorbs the message of fear.
the limbic system, so it regulates emotions.

Cortisol wears down and ages

the body and if the cerebral
tonsil is not healthy and does
not absorb fear, reactions such
as anger, lack of patience and
crying can appear.

Stress affects the body in a Cortisol is the “stress hormone” and is related to fear, panic and anxiety
systemic way (Domino Effect)
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 It is a hormone segregated in
situations of alert and danger.
• Helps the body to react in situations that imply
a potential danger.
• Strong emotions and physical threats help
liberate adrenaline.
• Raises blood pressure in order to allow
important organs to receive more blood than
normal to respond in dangerous situations.
• Dilates the pupillae allowing to watch things
better
• Causes euphoria
• Mobilizes the glycogen stores, so that the
muscles have maximum fuel
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 Can you remember situations in which you
didn´t realize the strenght and risk involved?

• When there is excessive adrenaline, it

produces headaches, insomnia and anxiety
attacks occur.
• Promotes weight gain
• Promotes the development of chronic fatigue

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According to biochemistry, love is a chemical reaction.

• Dopamine produces a state of natural euphoria

• Parkinson has another name and it is “the sad
disease” because the brain does not segregate
enough dopamine.
• Example: Antanas Mockus´ surgery.

• “The happiness hormone”, it generates a feeling of

pleasure and well-being.
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• Stimulates the pleasure centers by creating satisfying
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• Caresses, kisses and hugs stimulate endorphin discharge.
• Has to do with the addictions
 CHOCOLATE can be a good ally when feeling
depressed or sad because of love, as it contains
phenylethylamine.
• Substance involved in falling in love
• Stimulates the nervous system
• Causes exaltation, joy and euphoria
• When people are in love, the body
increases its production.
• High amounts of phenylethylamine are
found in the urine during the infatuation
stage.
• Loss of appetite, euphoria, and
the ability of a person in love to
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sleep less than normal.
• Heart broken: the individual
stops producing
phenylethylamine naturally.
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• Messenger of sexual desire, pleasure and
confidence.
• Hormone that connects us with the people,
creates links with others so that we feel
affection, compassion and the interest in
reproducing and breastfeeding.
• Produces contractions during birth.
• Oxytocin is also released with hugs, kisses
and orgasms.
• When in a love relationship you can´t forget
someone it could happen because that
person made your oxytocin levels high.
• How do you feel when you lose someone?

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 PROZAC: used in the treatment of depression,
both in mild and severe forms. It is used frequently
to treat anxiety and also in obsessive disorders.
• Responsible for well-being and optimism.
• Closely related to the control of emotions and mood.
• Regulates the appetite causing the feeling of satiety and
controls body temperature.
• Low levels of serotonin are closely related to depression.
• To increase serotonin levels in the body, you can include
mood induction, light, exercise, and diet.
• Two extremes in case of self-
esteem situations: obsession
and depression.
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• PROZAC: best-selling
antidepressant

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Answer the following questions:

1. Which brand do you like a lot and why? Justify according to

today´s topic.
2. With which product do you feel a lot of connection? Justify
according to today´s topic.
3. What are you addicted to? (This question refers to positive
addictions) Justify.
4. What do you feel when you are in love? Describe not only
the feelings but your physical reactions too.

WORKSHOP
5. What is your biggest fear? Why?
6. Research what love is according to science and explain
using concepts from today's class. Remember to cite the
sources correctly

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