Stress has been defined for a long time as a ‘ Distress caused by demand on physical or mental energy’. Stress is a response of the human body to specific demands, and is usually happens when a person does not know how to cope with everyday life problems.
Acute versus Chronic Stress Acute stress is a result of specific events that happens in someone’s life. There are many forms of tress, but acute stress is the most widely experienced. Acute stress is sometimes defined as thrilling and exciting feeling, but sometimes too much it could be exhausting. Acute stress is short term and some people might experience different symptoms. Emotional distress is a combination of anger, anxiety, and depression and is one of the symptoms of acute stress.
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The Amygdala is the region of the brain that detects stress and interprets the stimulus as dangerous. It is right side of the brain; it is also described as almond shape and one inch long. It is also responsible for the emotional process of the human body, and it is also in charge with fear and pleasure reactions. This part of the brain helps us to detect or feel other people’s emotions and reactions, helping us avoid dangerous situations caused by fear. The Amygdala is involved in several functions of the body memory, emotional response, arousal, hormonal secretions, and autonomic response associated with fear. It receives information from the thalamus and from the cerebral cortex. It is process through vision, hearing, and from decision making senses and problem-solving.
Hormones and the involvement in stress response According to the News Medical Life Sciences website hormones are described as a chemical messenger that is secreted directly into the blood, that carries them to organs and tissues of the human body. Hormones help with metabolism of food, the temperature of the body and thirst, cognitive function, mood, development, growth, sexual functions, and the reproductive growth and health. The hormones that are involved in the stress response are Thyroid hormones are usually irregular during stressful situations. Another one is growth hormones this hormone is increased during acute physical