The Stress response

Question 1

what is stress

Answer 1

a physical and psychological response when a person feels like they can’t cope with a stressor (stimulus produces stress response in a person)

Question 2

what happens when we’re stressed

Answer 2

the Sympathetic Nervous System (part of the Autonomic Nervous System) kicks in preparing for fight of flight.
it shuts down non-essential body functions and enhances essential functions

Question 3

what happens after stress subsides

Answer 3

the Parasympathetic Nervous System restores body to testing level at a slow rate that may take several minutes

Question 4

what happens to organs in Sympathetic Nervous System activation (6)

Answer 4

• Slows digestion
• stops saliva production
• increased heart rate
• relaxes bladder (stimulates urination)
• dilated pupils
• dilated bronchi

Question 5

what happens in Parasympathetic Nervous System activation

Answer 5

• increased digestion
• increased saliva production
• decreases heart rate
• contracts bladder (stopping urination)
• constricts pupils
• constricts bronchi

Question 6

what organs are affected during fight or flight

Answer 6

Stomach/gut, Saliva glands, Heart, Bladder, Eyes, Lungs

Question 7

what happens during fight or flight

Answer 7

Hypothalamus triggers Sympathetic Nervous System, signal sent to the Adrenal Gland, producing Adrenaline, stimulating Bodily Changes.
When Stressor Subsides the Parasympathetic Nervous System restores the body to resting