physiological stress
Physical system overload
Physiological stress is the body's response to demands that challenge its normal functioning—physical exertion, temperature extremes, injury, illness, or psychological pressure.
The stress response involves hormonal changes, elevated heart rate, and metabolic shifts that prepare the body for action.
The marathon placed enormous physiological stress on her cardiovascular system.
Chronic physiological stress can lead to health problems when the body remains in a heightened state too long.
- cortisolAdrenal steroid regulating stress
- muscle tensionSustained fiber contraction
- traumaLasting psychological wound
- physical exerciseIntentional bodily activity for fitness
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
temperature extremes · infection · adrenaline · overexertion · hormonal imbalance · inflammatory response · sympathetic nervous system · elevated heart rate · cold sweats · racing thoughts · autonomic nervous system · dehydration · malnutrition · chronic pain · burnout syndrome · adrenal fatigue · wear and tear · headaches
physiological stresshomeostasis
Biological internal stability maintenance
relaxation response · recuperation · convalescence · steady state
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