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Title: Why does stress divert energy away from the immune system? Post by: Mikhailsanu19 on Nov 1, 2021 Why does stress divert energy away from the immune system?
▸ Responding to stress stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, which diverts energy from the immune system to the muscles and brain. ▸ Stress causes the body to secrete less cortisol, which is a necessary stimulant for increasing the energy level of the immune system. ▸ Responding to stress activates the central nervous system, which in turn momentarily shuts off all functioning in the immune system. ▸ Stress causes red blood cell counts to rise, which in turn causes white blood cell counts to fall dramatically. Title: Why does stress divert energy away from the immune system? Post by: shelbycox on Nov 1, 2021 Content hidden
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