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Stress (1956)

1956 · Short film · 10 min

Synopsis

Dr. Hans Selye of the University of Montreal explains the nature of "stress" as a general alarm reaction through the pituitary and adrenal glands, set off by any attack on the body such as disease, injury, or mental pressure. Shows some of the experiments which led to his discovery, and discusses progress being made in the medical field in combating disease with hormones

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Running time
10 minutes
Language
English
Collection
Educational Films, Ephemeral Films

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