Title: Describe the biological processes associated with stress that impede a healthy lifestyle.
Course: Army JROTC II (09052-36)

Description should include that notion that stress triggers chemical reactions in the body (e.g., increased blood flow to muscles and brain, decreased blood flow to the skin and digestive organs, reduces effectiveness of the immune system, alters the functions of other organs) that, if not alleviated, can result in

- insomnia
- grinding teeth
- diarrhea
- indigestion
- ulcers
- nausea
- backaches
- headaches, migraines
- uncontrollable twitching
- stuttering
- allergies
- asthma
- high blood pressure
- heart disease.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are some healthy ways to deal with stress?
- What are some consequences of failure to address stress in one's life?