| A | B |
|---|
| stress | response of the body to the demands of daily living |
| stressor | source or cause of stress |
| general adaptation syndrome | series of body changes that result from stress |
| alarm stage | first stage of GAS where adrenaline is released into the body |
| adrenaline | hormone that prepares the body to react during times of stress or in an emergency |
| resistance stage | stage of GAS where the body attempts to regain internal balance |
| exhaustion stage | stage of GAS that is harmful to healthy living |
| psychosomatic disease | physical disorder cause or aggravated by emotional responses |
| asthma and chronic fatigue | two examples of physical disorders that can be aggravated by stress |
| caffeine | stimulant found in chocolate and other common foods |
| pollutants | harmful substances in the environment |
| stress management skills | techniques used to deal with stress and protect health from harmful effects of stress |
| time management skills | plan that shows how a person will spend time |
| budget | plan for spending and saving money |
| beta-endorphins | substances produced in the brain that create a feeling of well-being |
| helper t cells | cells responsible for initiating the immune response |
| helper b cells | cells that trigger antibodies |
| antibodies | substances that the body creates to fight off antigens |
| antigens | foreign substance that the body perceives as harmful |
| life change | an event or situation that requires a person to make a readjustment |
