Sep 21, 2015
Stress response summarized:
1. increased cortisol
2. increased catecholamines
3. increased heart rate
4. increased vasoconstriction
5. increased blood pressure
6. increased blood glucose levels
7. increased blood lipid levels
8. increased blood cholesterol levels (increased LDL:decreased HDL)
9. increased clotting factors
10. increased protein degradation of muscle and connective tissue
11. insulin resistance
12. increased feeling of stress, fear, anxiety and depression
13. decreased short term memory, ability to concentrate and to learn new material
14. decreased serotonin levels; increased noradrenaline levels
15. increased sensitivity of sensory systems including those for pain
16. decreased cellular immunity
17. decreased anabolic hormones (hormones that encourage growth)
18. bone less, muscle fiber type changes