Chapter 17, Problem 14TYR

Summary Introduction

Introduction:

Stress is defined as the state of physical or emotional imbalance. Any situation (physical or mental) increases the cortisol level. The pressure upsets the homeostasis of the body and threatens physical or psychological (emotional) well-being of a person. Stress affects all human beings, and the body reacts to it through the endocrine and sympathetic nervous systems. Injury, surgery, disease, intense exercise, and pain are some of the physical factors that cause stress. Emotional or psychological causes are anger, grief, and depression.