True or false: Cortisol levels spike around the middle of the day and are at their lowest when first waking up. True False
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Cortisol is a hormone that follows a diurnal (daily) rhythm, typically peaking in the early morning shortly after waking and gradually decreasing throughout the day. Show more…
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