CAUSES OF STRESSHEALTH – MR. TAYLOR

CAUSES OF STRESSBIOLOGICAL STRESSORS

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PERSONAL BEHAVIOR STRESSORS:______________________________

Environmental StressorsCognitive Stressors

Life-situation stressors

STRESS RESPONSE I. Alarm stage1. The endocrine system responds when the ____________________ receives danger signals and releases a _____________that acts on the pituitary gland.2. The pituitary gland secretes a hormone that stimulates the __________ _________3. _______________ is produced.

hypothalamus hormon

eadrenal glandsAdrenaline

STRESS RESPONSE II. ______________ stageThis stage is characterized by greater physical endurance. Energy is required to cope.

________ or _________happens when the body either decides to deal with the stressor or to ignore it altogether.

Fight flight

Resistance

STRESS RESPONSE III. Exhaustion ( ) stage1. Physical fatigue2. ______________________________ 3. ___________________________

Fatigue

Psychological FatiguePathological Fatigue

PHYSICAL EFFECTS

_______________________________ASTHMA______________________________________

Weakened immune systemHigh Blood Pressure, Headaches

MENTAL/EMOTIONAL & SOCIAL EFFECTSDifficulty concentrating____________________________________________

Mood swingsRisk of substance abuse

CONTROL OF CHRONIC STRESSSupport from family and friendsHobbies____________________________________________________________ __ ______________

Physical activityAvoidance of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs