How is stress related to serious illness

Question 1

describe how stress is related to cancer

Answer 1

stress causes the adrenal glands to release hormones that suppress the immune system. the compromised immune system is then less able to resist infection and cancer development.

Question 2

explain the relationship between stress and heart disease

Answer 2

when the body is stressed the autonomic neurons system releases epinephrine and cortisol into the bloodstream. This increases heart rate. if no fight or flight action is taken. fat released in the blood stream is not burned as fuel. Then it may adhere to walls of blood vessels. cause blockage- heart attack.

Question 3

contrast Type A and Type B personalities and describe the research and treatment regarding them.

Answer 3

Type A= competition. intense ambition, exaggerated time, urgency, cynical, hostile outlook.
Type B= calm, patient, relaxed attitude.
Type A strongest predictor of heart diseases.

Question 4

describe hardiness and state how related to stress

Answer 4

a resilient type of optimism
comes from three attitudes:
commitment, control and challenge.
people with hardiness are more resistant to stress

Question 5

describe how stress is related to PTSD and ulcers

Answer 5

PTSD= exposure to extraordinary stress.
ulcers= increased hydrochloric acid
increased stress hormones
decreased blood form ulcers.