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What is a stressor & give an example.
Anything that causes stress is a stressor. An example is school!
What is stress?
Reaction of body and mind to everyday challenges and demands
What are the 3 stages of the stress response?
Alarm, Resistance, Fatigue
What is another name for the Alarm Stage of the stress response?
Fight or Flight
When stress continues over a long period of time, your body begins to tire out and you are unable to manage other stressors. What stage are you in?
Fatigue Stage
During this stage, you have the ability to increase your endurance and performance for a short period of time. What is the name of this stage?
Resistance
What is the name of the emergency hormone released during the Alarm Stage of the stress response?
Adrenaline
During the Alarm Stage, what two glands of the brain prepare you to fight or flee?
Hypothalamus & Pituitary Gland
Where is adrenaline produced?
Adrenal glands (topside of kidneys)
Give an example of positive stress
Stress that motivates you to perform better
What are two ways you can use to reduce stress?
Answers will vary
