Toby and Sven are both launching a new tech startup. Toby is constantly anxious about potential negative reviews, struggles to sleep, and frequently catches colds and flu-like symptoms. Sven works the same long hours on the launch but manages to completely switch off in the evenings to play sports, relaxes easily, and has not been ill all year.
Briefly describe how the endocrine system is involved in mediating and responding to stress. Refer to Toby and Sven in your answer.
11 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Physiology of stress. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.