Behavior and Health
10th Grade · Health · 60 min
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Learning Objective
I can analyze the relationship between personal behavior and overall health.
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When the body experiences stress, the adrenal gland releases hormones such as cortisol, epinephrine, and norepinephrine.
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Chronic stress can affect the digestive system by disturbing the natural rhythmic contractions in the gut, potentially leading to irritable bowel syndrome.
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High levels of cortisol can cause the body to store extra calories as visceral fat, which increases the risk of developing chronic diseases like heart disease and insulin resistance.
