The Stress Effect On The Human Body
- The heart beats faster than normal, pushing blood to the muscles, heart, and other vital organs.
- Pulse rate and blood pressure go up.
- The person undergoing these changes also starts to breathe more rapidly.
- Small airways in the lungs open wide. This way, the lungs can take in as much oxygen as possible with each breath.
- Extra oxygen is sent to the brain, increasing alertness.
- Sight, hearing, and other senses become sharper.
- All of these changes happen so quickly that people aren't aware of them.
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