The impact of stress on body function: A review

Authors

  • Habib Yaribeygi Neurosciences Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  • Yunes Panahi Clinical Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  • Hedayat Sahraei Neurosciences Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  • Thomas P. Johnston Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
  • Amirhossein Sahebkar Biotechnology Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17179/excli2017-480

Keywords:

stress, physiology, homeostasis

Abstract

Any intrinsic or extrinsic stimulus that evokes a biological response is known as stress. The compensatory responses to these stresses are known as stress responses. Based on the type, timing and severity of the applied stimulus, stress can exert various actions on the body ranging from alterations in homeostasis to life-threatening effects and death. In many cases, the pathophysiological complications of disease arise from stress and the subjects exposed to stress, e.g. those that work or live in stressful environments, have a higher likelihood of many disorders. Stress can be either a triggering or aggravating factor for many diseases and pathological conditions. In this study, we have reviewed some of the major effects of stress on the primary physiological systems of humans.

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Published

2017-07-21

How to Cite

Yaribeygi, H., Panahi, Y., Sahraei, H., Johnston, T. P., & Sahebkar, A. (2017). The impact of stress on body function: A review. EXCLI Journal, 16, 1057–1072. https://doi.org/10.17179/excli2017-480

Issue

Vol. 16 (2017)

Section

Review articles

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