Psych module 3
Stress- hypothalamus/pituitary kick in fight or flight
Medulla secretes catecholamines, which cause damage to cp system after long term exposure
Cortisol also damages heart
Different types of stressors’ responses
General adaptation syndrome
3 phases
Alarm- hypersensitive, something’s not right
Resistance- I should fight this stress
Exhaustion-emotional or physical
Serotonin plays role in mood
Main neurotransmitter implicated in depression
Factors that affect stress response…
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