Health Chapter 4

Stress

The reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands

Perception

The act of becoming aware through the senses; how much the stress of an event affects you

Hypothalamus

Small area at the base of the brain, receives danger signals; release a hormone that reacts on the pituitary gland

Pituitary gland

secrets a hormone that stimulates the adrenal glands

Adrenal gland

secret adrenaline, “emergency hormone”

Stressor

Anything that causes stress; real or imagined; anticipated or unexpected

Psychomatic Response

A physical reaction that results from stress rather than an injury or illness

Bruxism

Clenching of the jaw or grinding of the teeth

Chronic stress

Stress associated with long term problems that are beyond a person’s control

additive

stress that builds up over time

stress management skills

Exercise

Closure

acceptance of loss

Coping

dealing successfully with difficult changes in your life

Mourning

The act of showing sorrow or grief