PSYCH 1101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Coronary Artery Disease, Biopsychosocial Model, Pituitary Gland
15 Sep 2016
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Hpa axis: the biological system responsible for the stress response! Stress begins in the brain, goes to hypothalamus, then pituitary glands, then adrenal glands! hormones have long lasting effects! stress affects organs long after the stressor has been removed! There are sex differences in how we respond to stress! the ability to deal effectively with stress is crucial to survival! These responses take a toll on the heart! 11. 3 what behaviors affect mental and physical health! Obesity results from a genetic predisposition and overeating! Smoking contributes to heart disease, cancer, and many other deadly diseases! people typically begin as children or adolescents in effort to t in socially or to come off as cool or tough! Exercise has physical, emotional, and cognitive bene ts! positive effects on the heart and lungs! also been proven to improve memory, enhance mood, and speed healing! research has demonstrated that exercise can reduce cognitive decline in older adults!
