Behavior and Health
Grade 10th Grade · Health · 60 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can analyze the relationship between personal behavior and overall health.
Warm-Up Video
TED-Ed · 4:43
How stress affects your body - Sharon Horesh Bergquist
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
When the body experiences stress, the adrenal gland releases hormones such as cortisol, epinephrine, and norepinephrine.
- 2
Chronic stress can affect the digestive system by disturbing the natural rhythmic contractions in the gut, potentially leading to irritable bowel syndrome.
- 3
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.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe two specific ways that chronic stress can negatively impact your physical health, according to the video.”
Complete Lesson Package
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