Download as docx, pdf, or txt
Download as docx, pdf, or txt
You are on page 1of 1

Psychology Unit 2: The Body s Response to Stress Key Terms

Acute stress Adrenal Cortex Adrenal Medulla Adrenalin Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) Alertness Autonomic nervous system Blood glucose Cortisol Fight-or-Flight Heart rate Hypothalamic-PituitaryAdrenal Axis Hypothalamus Immune system Muscles Pituitary gland Respiratory rate Short-term stress response Sympathetic Nervous System Sympathetic-AdrenalMedullary System Vasodilation

You might also like