Health effects from noise

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/health-effects-from-noise

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What happens to our bodies when we hear loud noises all the time?Loud noises can make us feel sick by causing stress that raises blood pressure and can hurt our hearts and sleep.
2. Why does traffic noise make people feel annoyed or angry?Constant traffic noise keeps our stress system turned on, making us feel irritated and sometimes act in ways we don't like.

Presbycusis: Age-related hearing loss that occurs naturally over time, often exacerbated by noise exposure.
Ischemic Heart Disease: A condition where the heart does not get enough blood, often caused by narrowed arteries.
Vasoconstriction: The narrowing of blood vessels, which can increase blood pressure.