1. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 3 The Stress Response Chapter 4 Stress and Stress Management 1 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Content Vocabulary stress response alarm resistance recovery exhaustion

2. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 3 The Stress Response Chapter 4 Stress and Stress Management 2 << BACK NEXT >> HOME The stress response occurs in three stages: alarm, resistance, and recovery or exhaustion. Stages of the Stress Response

3. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 3 The Stress Response Chapter 4 Stress and Stress Management 3 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Stages of the Stress Response The stress response has three phases: –Alarm –Resistance –Recovery or exhaustion stress response The body’s response to a demand or stressor

4. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 3 The Stress Response Chapter 4 Stress and Stress Management 4 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Stages of the Stress Response The first phase of the stress response is alarm. The body releases the stress hormones, which activate the nerves in all systems. alarm The first phase of the stress response, in which you recognize that you are facing a change or a challenge Alarm

5. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 3 The Stress Response Chapter 4 Stress and Stress Management 5 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Stages of the Stress Response The second phase of the stress response is resistance. Resources are mobilized. resistance When the body mobilizes its resources to withstand the effects of stress Resistance

6. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 3 The Stress Response Chapter 4 Stress and Stress Management 6 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Stages of the Stress Response The third phase of the stress response is recovery or exhaustion. Recovery is the healthy response to stress. Exhaustion is caused by stress that exceeds the body’s ability to recover. recovery Occurs when the body returns to normal exhaustion A harmful third phase of the stress response Recovery or Exhaustion

7. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 3 The Stress Response Chapter 4 Stress and Stress Management 7 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Each stage of the stress response involves physical reactions. Physical Reactions to the Stress Response

8. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 3 The Stress Response Chapter 4 Stress and Stress Management 8 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Physical Reactions to the Stress Response The first stage is alarm. It includes: –Increased heart rate –Widening pupils –Release of fuels to the muscles –Decreased blood flow to the skin and digestive organs. –Increased blood flow to the muscles and brain.

9. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 3 The Stress Response Chapter 4 Stress and Stress Management 9 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Physical Reactions to the Stress Response The second stage is resistance. It puts your body into an unbalanced state. It includes: –Flexing muscles –Reduced functioning of your immune and digestive systems

10. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 3 The Stress Response Chapter 4 Stress and Stress Management 10 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Physical Reactions to the Stress Response The third stage is the recovery phase. It restores balance to the body after danger has passed.

11. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 3 The Stress Response Chapter 4 Stress and Stress Management 11 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Physical Reactions to the Stress Response Prolonged stress increases risk of heart disease. During a stressful period, fat is released into the blood stream. When left in the blood stream due to prolonged stress, fat collects along artery walls.

12. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 3 The Stress Response Chapter 4 Stress and Stress Management 12 << BACK NEXT >> HOME What is the alarm stage of the stress response? alarm The first phase of the stress response, in which you recognize that you are facing a change or a challenge Section Review: Reviewing the Vocabulary

13. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 3 The Stress Response Chapter 4 Stress and Stress Management 13 << BACK NEXT >> HOME What is the recovery stage of the stress response? recovery Occurs when the body returns to normal Section Review: Reviewing the Vocabulary

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