Stress
Stress weakens this system in the body.
What is the immune system?
True or False? Stress is not a normal thing for teens and can be avoided.
What is False?
This is an automatic physiological reaction.
What is Fight or Flight?
Divorce and Financial struggles are considered this type of stressor.
Coach G has 2 cats, there names are
what is Mango and Pepper?
This type of stress is positive stress that motivates you to perform better
What is Eustress?
The hypothalamus plays this role in stress
What is activates the autonomic nervous system?
The body reacts to a perceived threat by releasing these two hormones.
What is Cortisol and Adrenaline?
A school-related stressor for teens that involves having to study.
Coach G's favorite college football team is
what are the Tennessee Volunteers?
This type of stress is harmful and overwhelming
What is Distress?
This brain structure first detects danger and triggers the stress response.
What is the amygdala?
Cyberbullying and constant notifications are examples of:
Technology Stressors
This is the position that Coach G coaches at Lafayette
Offensive Line
Stress is best defined as.
What is the body's natural response to change or challenges.
This hormone helps provide quick energy during stress by increasing glucose levels
What is cortisol?
Rapid heart rate and sweaty palms are symptoms of this type of stress.
what are physical signs of stress?
Friendship drama and bullying are examples of
Before Lafayette, Coach G coached at this small University.
What is Kentucky Christian University?
A short-term stress response (emergency) can sometimes be:
What is helpful?
This hormone increases heart rate and energy during stress
What is adrenaline?
Stress causes us to have digestive problems, a weakened immune system, and loss of _______.
What is sleep?
A teen staying up late to finish homework and missing sleep is an example of this stressor
What is School Stressor?
What Fraternity does Coach G live in
What is Kappa Sigma?