Chapter 8 Lesson 1

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Chapter 8 Lesson 1

• Effects of Stress

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Objectives

• Examine causes of stress and describe the effects
  of stress on the body systems.

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What Causes Stress?

• Biological stressors disabilities, illnesses
• Environmental stressors poverty, pollution,
  noise
• Cognitive, or thinking stressors - situational
• Personal behavior stressors negative reactions
  tobacco, alcohol
• Life situation stressors death of a pet,
  separation or divorce, peers

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The Alarm Response

• Physical Symptoms
• Pupil dilation
• Increase in perspiration
• Faster heart rate and pulse
• Fast respiration rate
• Narrowing of arteries to internal organs and skin
• Increase blood flow to muscles and brain
• Increase in muscle tension
• Release of blood sugar, fats, and cholesterol

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The Bodys Stress Response

• Alarm
• Resistance
• Fatigue
• Physical Fatigue soreness
• Psychological Fatigue - overwork
• Pathological Fatigue overweight

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Stress and Your Health

• Physical Effects
• Headache
• Asthma
• High Blood Pressure
• Weakened immune system

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Mental/Emotional and Social Effects

• Difficulty concentrating
• Mood swings
• Risk of substance abuse

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Taking Control of Chronic Stress

• Engage in physical activity
• Look for support among friends and family
• Find a hobby or activity that relaxes you
• Avoid using tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs

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Try This

• Shoulder Lift
• Shrug your shoulders to your ears hold and
  release,
• Elastic Jaw
• Two deep breaths. Open your mouth shift your
  jaw to right then left. Hold for three count
  then repeat left side.
• Tense-Relax
• Make fist, relax. Repeat other hand. Do same
  with abs, thighs, and toes.