Question

drag the vocabulary terms used to describe the physical response to stress and the appropriate body system in the left column to complete each sentence.
match the words in the left column to the appropriate blanks in the sentences on the right.

urine
blood
clotting
digestive
hearing
heart
sight

1. __ and __ sharpen.
2. ____ and immune systems slow as blood is diverted to more critical areas.
3. __ rate increases and __ pressure rises.
4. ____ ability increases.
5. ____ production decreases

Explanation:

1. During stress, sensory perceptions like sight and hearing sharpen to help detect threats. So for "1. __ and __ sharpen", the terms are "sight" and "hearing".
2. When stressed, non - essential systems like the digestive and immune systems slow down as blood is sent to more critical areas. So for "2. ____ and immune systems slow...", the term is "digestive".
3. The heart rate increases and blood pressure rises during the stress response. So for "3. __ rate increases and __ pressure rises", the terms are "heart" and "blood".
4. Blood clotting ability increases during stress to prevent excessive bleeding in case of injury. So for "4. ____ ability increases", the term is "clotting".
5. Urine production decreases during stress as the body conserves water and focuses on other functions. So for "5. ____ production decreases", the term is "urine".

Answer:

1. sight and hearing sharpen.
2. digestive and immune systems slow as blood is diverted to more critical areas.
3. heart rate increases and blood pressure rises.
4. clotting ability increases.
5. urine production decreases.