Hans Selye
Definition
Hans Selye was a pioneering Hungarian-Canadian endocrinologist known for his research on the effects of stress on the human body. He is often referred to as the "father" of stress research.
Analogy
Hans Selye is like a detective who discovered and explained how our bodies react to stressful situations, much like Sherlock Holmes solving complex cases.
Related terms
Endocrinology: The study of hormones and their impact on bodily functions.
Psychoneuroimmunology: This field studies the interaction between psychological processes and the nervous and immune systems of the human body.
Cortisol: A steroid hormone released by adrenal glands in response to stress; it's one key player in Selye's stress model.
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