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[Evolution of the stress concept]
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This review discusses the evolution of the stress concept (theoretical; species not specified). The authors describe new aspects of the classical Selye stress theory, interpreting stress as a systemic response of the organism, and note that the concept has transformed toward the notion of emotional stress. Within the theory of functional systems, emotional stress is described as developing in conflict situations where subjects cannot achieve useful adaptive goals. The authors discuss primary cerebral mechanisms of emotional stress and the role of neuromediators and neuropeptides, and the dynamics of impairment of functional systems under stress, with emphasis on individual tolerance and the role of oligopeptides (substance P), delta sleep inducing peptide, beta-endorphin, and Semax as antistress factors said to increase resistance to stressful impacts. No numerical data are reported.
Abstract
New aspects of the classical Selye stress theory are considered. Stress is interpreted as a systemic response of the organism. In the last years the stress concept h as undergone transformation to the notion of emotional stress. In the context of the theory of functional systems, emotional stress is regarded as developing in the so-called conflict situations in which the participating subjects are unable to achieve useful adaptive goals. The primary cerebral mechanisms of emotional stress and the role played by neuromediators and neuropeptides are discussed. Dynamics of impairment of various functional systems under stressful conditions is discussed with special emphasis on individual tolerance to emotional stress and the role of oligopeptides (substance P), delta sleep inducing peptide, beta-endorphin and semax as antistress factors increasing resistance to stressful impacts.
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