What are the effects of stress on Respiratory and Cardiovascular System?

Effect of stress on Respiratory and Cardiovascular system: - i. Stress hormones affect the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. ii. During stress, breathing becomes faster in an effort to quickly distribute oxygen-rich blood to our body. iii. If someone suffering from a breathing problem like asthma, stress can make it even harder to breathe. iv. Due to stress, the heart pumps faster. v. Stress hormones can cause the blood vessels to constrict and divert more oxygen to your muscles so that one has more strength to take action. vi. It also raises blood pressure. So does the risk of having a stroke or heart attack.