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read the following article to learn about how stress affects various systems within the body:
American Psychological Association. Stress Effect on the Body. Published on November 1, 2018. Accessed on Jul 17, 2022 at: https://www.apa.org/topics/stress/body
Choose one of the systems of the body that was discussed in the article from the list below:
Respiratory system (chosen)
In the introduction to your paper, discuss the components of this system (i.e., which organs and/or anatomical structures are involved and what their normal functions are) (1 or 2 well-developed paragraphs).
Describe the effects of acute and chronic stress on the system of the body that you selected (2 or 3 well-developed paragraphs).
Which health conditions are associated with the impacts of stress on this system of the body? Are these conditions treatable and/or reversible once they have developed? (2 or 3 well-developed paragraphs)
Draw conclusions about how to avoid the negative impacts of stress on these systems (1 well-developed paragraph).