BPK 143 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Coronary Artery Disease, Autonomic Nervous System, Overtraining
2 Mar 2013
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Any challenge to our body"s resting state is a stressor. ^ these are sympathetic autonomic nervous system, and they are part of a processs that evolved to help the muscular system obtain energy and strength in times of need. The body responds to all stressors similarly, regardless of the exact nature of the stressor. Excessive psychological stress can lead to mental exhaustion. If there is no adequate time for recovery, the body will break down and become vulnerable. Cushing"s disease involves a tumor in the pituitary gland. The tumour increase levels of a hormone acth , which in turn increase the levels of cortisol that an excess level of it can wreak havoc on our health. Cortisol increases increasing the breakdown of muscle protein. Cortisol is great as a fight-or-fright hormone. Chronic stress might be the primary factor in the high rates of obesity and coronary heart disease seen in western societies. Stress and its effect on testoterone and cortisol.
