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Monday 19 March, 2007

STRESS RESPONSE:EFFECTS OF STRESS

1.The stress response can be described as a chain reaction of changes within the body. These are also called as symptoms, some of which are :-

(a) Shallower, Quicker Breathing.

(b) Greater Production of Adrenalin.

(c) Faster Heartbeat.

(d) Rise in Blood Pressure.

(e) Reduction in Blood Supply to Hands and Feet.

(f) Increase in Body's Metabolism.

(g) Faster clotting of blood.

(h) Reduction of blood supply to the stomach and abdomen.

(j) Increased blood flow to the muscles.

(k) Tensing of Muscles.

(l) Sharpening of all Senses.

(m) Reduction of Tension in Bowel and Stomach Functions

(n) Reduction in the Efficiency of the Immune System.

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