![]() The pressure it exerts can be an incentive to accomplish necessary goals. Some stress, of course, can be beneficial. While the “threats” humans face today often take more benign forms compared to those our hunter-gatherer ancestors faced, they can be equally taxing on our bodies. ![]() In the realm of biology, stress refers to what happens when an organism fails to respond appropriately to threats (1). Understanding the biochemical interactions that constitute the stress response requires a definition of stress. This paper will present a broad discussion of stress: how stress is defined, the chemistry and physiology underlying it at the cellular level, and the micro and macro level consequences of the stress response. ![]() When we probe beneath the surface of our anxiety, an elegant balance of stimuli and responses emerges. ![]() While everyone understands the symptoms of the stress response, few know the underlying physiological mechanisms. Stress is an inevitable aspect of life through college and beyond. We all know the feeling whether it’s your hands trembling as you flip through a blank exam or trouble sleeping while you worry about approaching deadlines. Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Email
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