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Stress Response

HE A LTH EDUC A TION H E A L T H 1 0 0 V E R S I O N 3 / The Effects of Stress on the Body

"Not all stress is bad. All animals have a stress response, which can be lifesaving in some situations. The nerve chemicals and hormones released during such stressful times prepare the animal to face a threat or flee to safety. When you face a dangerous situation, your pulse quickens, you breathe faster, your muscles tense, your brain uses more oxygen and increases activity — all functions aimed at survival. In the short term, it can even boost the immune system."

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