Psychobiology 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyImpact of stress on other body partsUniversityNone Created by: LouiseCreated on: 20-05-14 21:57 How many functions does the liver perform? Over 5,000 1 of 22 Liver has its own supply of Red blood cells & sugars 2 of 22 When stressed we crave Sweet foods 3 of 22 The body is preparing for Fight or flight 4 of 22 We need sugar for energy-to exercise 5 of 22 If we don't burn off fats & sugars It turns into cholesterol which sits on blood vessels 6 of 22 How much of cholesterol is due to stress? 3/4 7 of 22 Blood flows quickly in blood vessels leading to High blood pressure 8 of 22 High blood pressure can result in A stroke 9 of 22 Smoking makes blood vessels Less flexible 10 of 22 Smokers-when bits of plaque break off in blood vessels.. They get stuck 11 of 22 Trapped plaque leads to Coronary heart disease & stroke 12 of 22 Stomach breaking down is known as Butterflies in stomach 13 of 22 Stomach breaking down all the time can result in Ulcers 14 of 22 Our immune system is suppressed, which cells go undetected? Cancer cells 15 of 22 Lungs expand and take moisture from The mouth 16 of 22 No moisture in mouth means we can't speak 17 of 22 Sweat helps our body Keep its temperature at optimum temperature 18 of 22 The pancreas shuts down, it usually produces Insulin, but sugar is needed 19 of 22 Chronic shutting down of pancreas can result in Diabetes 20 of 22 Our pupils Dilate 21 of 22 Our skin becomes pale because Red blood cells in face needed for oxygen 22 of 22
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