Effects of Stress Flashcards
1
Q
chronic
A
continuing or occurring again and again for a long time
2
Q
sympathetic
A
caring and feeling sorry about someone’s problems
3
Q
threat
A
a declaration of intent to cause harm or difficulty
4
Q
cardiovascular
A
relating to the heart and blood vessels
5
Q
ulcer
A
a sore area on your skin or inside your body that may bleed or produce poisonous substances
6
Q
immune system
A
the system by which your body protects itself against disease
7
Q
irritability
A
getting annoyed quickly or easily
8
Q
prevent
A
to stop something from happening, or stop someone from doing something