Stress 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyStressASAQA Created by: courtneypembrokeCreated on: 18-03-14 09:10 Definiton of Stress lack of fit between a person and their environment 1 of 19 SMP immediate stress response 2 of 19 Hypothalamus (In charge) sends signal to the sympathetic ganglia 3 of 19 Sympathetic Ganglia Connected to internal organs (heart, lungs and digestive system). Also connected to the Adrenal Medulla 4 of 19 Adrenal Medulla releases adrenaline and noradrenaline (prepares for fight or flight) 5 of 19 Fight or Flight a bodys decision to run away or fight whatever its facing 6 of 19 Noradrenaline (is a transmitter) is released to activate internal organs 7 of 19 Adrenaline transported through the blood stream, boosts the level of oxygen and supresses non-emergency bodily functions. (prepares for fight or flight) 8 of 19 PAS chronic ongoing response to stress. Controls the level of cortisol. 9 of 19 Cortisol stress hormone from PAS 10 of 19 Hypothalumas sends signals to the pituitary gland 11 of 19 Pituitary Gland produces a hormone called ACTH 12 of 19 Endocrine System Consists of glands that release hormones into the body 13 of 19 ACTH activates the adrenal cortex 14 of 19 Adrenal Cortex releases chemicals called corticosteroids 15 of 19 Corticosteroids activates negative and positive changes. Positive: Release glucose, conserves water. Negative: High blood pressure, lowered immune response, poor thinking. 16 of 19 ANS autonomic nervous system - controlls heart rate and breathing 17 of 19 SNS Sympathetic nervous system - arouses fight or flight instinct 18 of 19 PNS Parasynpathetic nervous system - restores body to equilibrium after a threat has gone 19 of 19
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