Rami has gone into a deep depression after the death of his mother,for whom he had provided daily care for over 2 years after her first stroke.What role might cortisol play?

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Consistently elevated levels of cortisol due to stress can overwhelm the hippocampus's feedback loop and lead to excess levels of cortisol in the bloodstream, which is associated with depression. Rami's mother's death and his role as her caregiver could have led to chronic stress and consistently elevated levels of cortisol, which could have contributed to his depression. The under-response of the hippocampus as described in option B is actually associated with increased cortisol levels in the bloodstream, not reduced levels. Option A suggests reduced cortisol levels in the bloodstream are associated with depression, which is not accurate, as elevated cortisol levels are typically associated with depression. Option D describes erratic cortisol levels, which can lead to manic depression or bipolar disorder, but this is not necessarily applicable to Rami's situation.

Rami Has Gone into a Deep Depression After the Death