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| A set of physical changes the body goes through when confronted with a stressor | Fight-or-flight |
| When exposed to stress, the sympathetic nervous system and the endocrine system act on many targets in the body to prepare it for ____ | action |
| Prolonged or repeated exposure to stress hormones can increase a person's risk for | health problems |
| Health problems linked to overwhelming stress include: | CVD, colds, allergies, asthma flair-ups, anxiety, depression |
| Sources of stress include: | Discrimination, changing relationships, time-related pressures |
| What helps manage stress? | Effective time management, Exercise, Sleep, Social support |
| What counters the Fight-or-Flight? response | The relaxation response |
| What triggers the relaxation response? | Meditation, deep breathing, yoga, listening to music, progressive relaxation |
| The first step in devising a successful plan for managing stress | Keeping a stress journal or log |
