TYPES OF STRESS
CAUSES OF STRESS
STRESS RESPONSE
ORGAN SYSTEMS
NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF CHRONIC STRESS
100
Body’s response to an immediate perceived threat, either physical, emotional or psychological.
What is acute stress?
100
Doing a job that you hate.
What causes chronic stress?
100
Breathing...
... accelerates.
100
Muscles.
The muscular system.
100
Immune system.
Becomes weaker.
200
Frequent acute stress.
What is episodic acute stress?
200
Poverty
What causes chronic stress?
200
Heart rate...
...increases.
200
Brain, Spinal cord, Nerves
The nervous system.
200
Circulatory system.
Heart arrhythmia (abnormal heartbeat) Heart attack High blood pressure Stroke
300
A state of prolonged tension from internal or external stressors.
What is chronic stress?
300
Getting divorced.
What causes acute stress?
300
Digestive activity...
...slows down.
300
Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder, Urethra,
The urinary system.
300
Integumenatry system.
Acne Hives Eczema Hair loss
400
Most common form of stress.
What is acute stress?
400
Leaving everything to the last minute.
What causes episodic acute stress?
400
Pupils...
...dilate.
400
Skin, Hair, Fingernails.
The integumentary system.
400
Digestive system.
Diarrhea Constipation Cramping Bloating Peptic ulcer
500
The necessary stress that doesn't affect us negatively.
What is positive stress?
500
Riding a rollercoaster.
What causes positive acute stress?
500
Muscles...
...tense.
500
Thymus, Spleen, Bone marrow, Lymph nodes, Lymphatic vessels
The immune system.
500
Nervous system.
Impaired memory Loss of concentration Depression Anxiety Insomnia
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