Understanding the effects of stress
May 14, 2021
2 minutes
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Stress is defined as an external influence on the balance (homeostasis) of a system, which has the potential to trigger a negative reaction.
Homeostasis maintains the stability of the body’s internal environment in response to changes in external conditions. On a very hot day, for example, an animal seeks to maintain stability by keeping in the shade, drinking more water and eating less. The scientific name
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