APPH 1050 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Allostatic Load, Eustress, Biofeedback
27 Mar 2019
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The body is prepared to either face a threat head-on or run away from it. This primal survival skill is called the fight-or flight response. Once the brain perceives something to be a stressor, the nervous system signals the release of stress hormones like adrenaline from the adrenal glands. During the alarm phase, some systems are more alert in order to prepare the body for action. For example, hearing sharpens, heart rate increases, blood pressure rises, and clotting ability increases. At the same time, the digestive and immune systems slow as blood is diverted to more critical areas. Prolonged stress can diminish the quality of your life. Stress can have physical manifestations like tension headaches, indigestion, and hair loss. Since the agenda for the first meeting is. "coping mechanisms: assisting students in choosing healthy stress-management techniques rather than opting for coping mechanisms that can be detrimental," you are determined to learn more about the subject.
