2. *Stress- a normal physical response to events
that make you feel threatened or upset your
balance in some way
*Body's defense mechanism
*“fight-or-flight-or-freeze” reaction
*Affects mind, body and behavior
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3. *The body's way of protecting you
*Helps you stay focused, energetic, and alert
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4. *When you feel a threat nervous system releases
stress hormones
*Adrenaline and Cortisol
*Increase of heart rate, muscles tighten, blood
pressure rises,
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