Stress can have both direct and indirect effects that undermine physical health and body functions. Which of the following is considered a direct effect of stress?___ levels of catecholamines and corticosteriods

Stress represents the body's response to aversive stimuli or unknown situations, the purpose of which is to adapt the individual to the new condition. The stressor can be physical, chemical, emotional and social. Different stressors are present in the daily life of humans and may favor the development of degenerative diseases and accelerate the aging process, affecting the functioning of the whole organism.

The main mediators of the stress reaction are catecholamines (norepinephrine and epinephrine) released from the sympathetic nervous system and adrenal medulla, and corticosteroids released from the adrenal cortex. Catecholamines and corticosteroids initiate cellular events that promote adaptive changes in cells and tissues, with the function of protecting the body and ensuring their survival in stressful situations.