👉 The term "sympatheticotonic" refers to a type of muscle that is innervated by the sympathetic nervous system and responds to the stress hormone cortisol. This type of muscle is characterized by its high sensitivity to changes in blood pressure, heart rate, and body temperature, which makes it particularly sensitive to the effects of stress hormones like cortisol. The sympatheticotonic muscles are often associated with the "fight or flight" response, a physiological reaction that prepares the body for an attack.
