He defined stress in 1936 as "the non-specific response of the body to any demand for change". Later in 1979 he explained further that "stress is a 'perception'. It is the demands that are imposed upon us because there are too many alternatives"
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An automatic response to the environment is a reflex
The body's effort to restore normalcy from stress is known as the "relaxation response." This response involves the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps to lower heart rate, blood pressure, and levels of stress hormones like cortisol. Techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, and progressive muscle relaxation can help trigger the relaxation response and promote a sense of calm and well-being.
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There are a few components in the body which control the response to stress. These glands are the hypothalamus and pituitary glands in the brain, and the adrenal glands which are located on the kidneys.
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The nervous system is responsible for determining the body's immediate response to the heat. It also is responsible for determining the body's immediate response to the cold.
At first it responds by releasing a hormone from the adrenal glands called epinephrine and norepinephrine. These help to raise blood pressure and heart rate. Then if the stress continues, they release corisol.
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Our boold pressure is lowerd to extremeties and all our heat goes to our coar. -A.G (:
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