The Physiological Effects of Stress on the Body
(Stage 2)
In this phase, we find the cortisol levels are continuing to rise in an effort by the body to compensate for the unending stress it is asked to undergo. However, we also find that the DHEA levels are not now keeping pace with the Cortisol levels indicating that the body is beginning to lose ground in its efforts keep up with the stress placed upon it. ACTH is not affecting the production of DHEA to the same degree that it is Cortisol. The start of trouble.