This area of the specification is concerned with what happens to the body physically when it experiences stress
- For this you need to know the different branches of the nervous system
- Which branch is activated that we are stressed
- Which branch is activated to help us calm down again
Use the powerpoint below to help you fill out the note sheet underneath it
Does this guy respond with fight or flight?!
Have a go at mapping the stress responses (SAM & HPA) on the body outlines below - by doing this you're demonstrating a real understanding of physiology and the components of the stress response (i.e. worth doing!!!)
