1. How does the body respond to stress?
Explain what is meant by stress? (2 marks)
Outline the main features of the pituitary-adrenal system. (3 marks)
Ailsa is at school studying for her GCSEs. She has spent the last four weeks revising and has been feeling quite stressed. Describe the likely response of her body to this stressful period in her life. (3 marks)
I dislike scary films. My heart pounds, my hands feel clammy and I am just generally uncomfortable.
Explain how bodily processes are producing these symptoms. (2 marks)
Once the film is finished I feel much better. Explain what is likely to be going on in my body after the film is over. ( marks)