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Question
Briefly explain any two effects of stress on the health of an individual.
Solution
Effects of stress on health:
1. Emotional Effects:
- Those who suffer from stress, experience mood swings, and show erratic behaviour that may withdraw them from family and friends.
- E.g.: Feeling of anxiety and depression, increased physical tension, increased psychological tension, mood swings, etc.
2. Physiological Effects:
- When we are under stress, it increases the production of certain hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol.
- E.g.: Release of epinephrine and nor-epinephrine hormone, slowing down of the digestive system, etc.
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