Tetanospasmin, a neurootoxin secreted by Clostridium tetani causes which one of the following characteristic features of tetanus? Flaccid paralysis ORigid paralysis Massive efflux of electrolytes Extensive skin rash None of the these

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Stress

Stress is defined as the feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to cope with emotional or mental pressure. Any event or action that makes a person annoyed, furious, or nervous can trigger it. Chemical changes in the body caused by stress can cause blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and heart rate to rise.