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Stress

Which body system is responsible for sensing stress? Identify three ways the body reacts to stress. (Site 1)

Answer: Cortisol, that is, the stress hormone.

Explanation:

Cortisol is a hormone secreted in the adrenal cortex. This hormone, in addition to being responsible for stress, intensifies the desire for food.

There are several signs that the organism is stressed and the body acts in many ways in such a situation.

Muscle tension and neck pain is a widespread reaction of the body to stress. Often sweating can be the result of too much pressure. Teeth grinding is linked to stress by scientists.