Stress

2. condition worsening healing after stress-related breakdown. (9 letters)
4. linked to stress-induced atherosclerosis and heart disease. (15 letters)
5. system responsible for the fight-or-flight response during stress. (11 letters)
8. of adrenaline compared to noradrenaline released during stress. (2 digits, 3 characters)
13. influencing vascular wall stress during prolonged stress. (15 letters)
14. enhancing immune activity during short-term stress. (11 letters)
16. phase with rapid eye movements and vivid dreams. (3 letters)
17. region initiating the stress response through the HPA axis. (11 letters)
18. Puzzle: Stress and Sleep Physiology
19. that increases glucose production during stress. (7 letters)
20. manifestation of stress, involving tense neck and shoulders. (9 letters)

1. pathway triggering adrenal medulla activation and adrenaline release. (20 letters)
3. suppressing wound healing and collagen synthesis under prolonged stress. (7 letters)
6. hormone primarily released during prolonged stress, suppressing immune response. (8 letters)
7. and most restorative phase of non-REM sleep. (5 letters)
9. flow increased to these organs during stress but reduced in others. (5 letters)
10. condition heightened under cognitive or emotional stress. (8 letters)
11. condition linked to chronic stress, causing neuron loss and reduced memory. (9 letters)
12. of sleep stages including light and deep sleep. (7 letters)
15. state characterized by reduced happiness due to prolonged stress. (10 letters)
18. decline associated with chronic lack of restful sleep. (9 letters)
19. issue caused by chronic stress, marked by high blood pressure. (11 letters)