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Biological Respond
The autonomic nervous system= parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system; Hormones: Cortisol/glucocorticoid and norepinephrine/noradrenaline
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Stress
As the physical and mental changes that occur in response to a challenging or threatening situation
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Distress
Too much arousal
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Stressor
Situation, event, person, disease, etc.
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Societal Stressor
Social, cultural, and economic. Ex: unemployement, poverty, discrimination, sexism and etc.
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Coping strategies
Ways of dealing with stressful situation
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Endocrine System
System of glands and hormones that controls secretion of blood-borne chemical messengers
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Endocrine Gland
Any of various gland producing hormonal secretions on the exterior of the body. It includes Sweat Glands, Salivary Glands and Tears Gland
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Exocrine Gland
- Any of various glands producing hormonal secretions that pass directly into the bloodstream. which includes Pituary, thyroid, paratyroid, pancreas, adrenal and
- ovaries
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