Title: Describe the effects of stress on the body.
Course: Aircraft Pilot Training II (20053-II) > Section: Identifying Aeromedical Factors

Description should include the following:

- Stress is the body’s response to physical and psychological demands placed upon it.
- The body’s reaction to stress includes releasing chemical hormones (e.g., adrenaline) into the blood and increasing metabolism to provide more energy to the muscles.
- Blood sugar, heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and perspiration all increase when the body experiences stress.

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Process/Skill Questions:

- What are some symptoms of stress?
- How can stress be managed?