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[Stress].

V M Wiegant1

  • 1Vakgroep Fysiologie van Mens en Dier, Landbouwuniversiteit Wageningen.

Tijdschrift Voor Diergeneeskunde
|June 1, 1991
PubMed
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Stress, a tension state induced by environmental threats, triggers behavioral and physiological changes in mammals. Unresolved stress can lead to chronic stress and pathological conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Biology
  • Physiology
  • Neuroendocrinology

Context:

  • Environmental changes acting as threats induce tension (stress) in mammals.
  • Mammalian responses involve behavioral and physiological alterations.
  • All major regulatory systems participate in and are affected by stress responses.

Purpose:

  • To explain the fundamental mechanisms of stress in mammals.
  • To describe the adaptive nature of stress responses.
  • To highlight the potential for chronic stress to cause pathology.

Summary:

  • Stress is a tension state initiated by environmental threats, prompting behavioral and physiological adaptations.
  • Mammalian responses involve the central and peripheral nervous systems, endocrine, and immune systems.

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  • Successful adaptation resolves stress; failure leads to chronic stress, potentially causing pathological states.

    • Impact:

    • Understanding stress mechanisms is crucial for animal welfare and conservation.
    • Identifies the link between environmental factors and physiological health in mammals.
    • Provides a basis for further research into stress-related diseases and interventions.