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Why is the body's response during the first stage of stress called the fight-or-fight response?
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blood pressure increases
hormones are released
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Why is the body's response during the first stage of stress called the flight-or-flight response?
blood pressure increases hormones are released
How do adh and aldosterone aid in the stress response?
adh and aldosterone both aid in stress response by maintaining the blood pressure. during stress the blood pressure increases. they both help bring it back to normal.
The initial reaction of the body to stress is called?
The Fight or Flight Response.
What chemical saves feedback information to the brain about the body's response to stress?
Cortisol is the primary chemical that signals the brain about the body's response to stress. It is released by the adrenal glands in response to stress and helps regulate important bodily functions during stressful situations.
What two body system are active during the stress response?
your nervous system and you endocrine
What is straining?
The deformation of materials in response to stress is called strain.
At what point in the stress response is something perceived as a stressor?
The perception of something as a stressor occurs during the primary appraisal stage of the stress response. This is when an individual assesses the potential threat or challenge of a situation. If the individual deems the situation as important or threatening, it will trigger a stress response.
What occurs in your body during the alarm stage of stress response?
Hormones are released, blood pressure increases
What occurs in the body during the alarm stage of the stress response?
Hormones are released, blood pressure increases
What causes pallor as a response to stress?
The body cuts the blood flow to the skin and extremities, during times of stress, to protect the blood supply and internal organs.
What is an evaluation of the heart's response during moderate exercise?
It is called a "stress test" and used with an electrocardiograph (ECG) to help determine what treatments are required for heart problems, such as angina or narrowing of the coronary arteries.
What is meant by the term combat stress?
The term combat stress refers to the psychological and physiological reactions that occur during or after combat. It is a short term response and is not a psychiatric disorder.
