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Biology of Stress (quick)

  • Body not equipped to deal with ongoing, or chronic stress / or hyper-vigilant for risk / danger
  • When danger looms (fight / flight), hypothalamus sends message to adrenal glands (adrenaline)
  • Speeds up heart rate; Increased metabolism; Increased blood pressure; Gets the body ready for perceived attack – to respond to stressor
  • 2nd Hormone – Cortisol (steroid) is released – good for survival, enhanced memory, boosts immune system – for a little while

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