Stress and Gender Differences

Looking at biological factors and potential differences of stress is important for educators.  We have known for a long time that persistent stress is bad for students (and all people!)  But there may be different tendencies (not absolutes) that educators need to consider in regards to rules and consequences, different forms of assessment, beginning and ending classroom procedures to name a few.  What are your thoughts?
http://m.psychologytoday.com/blog/games-primates-play/201203/gender-differences-in-responses-stress-it-boils-down-single-gene

Stress, Risk, and Gender Differences

Another article about the impact of stress.
http://www.thestar.com/mobile/living/article/1139171--stress-changes-the-way-men-and-women-assess-risk

Stress and Voice

Researchers surprisingly found a gender differences in stress responses during a study dealing with voice responses. Again, differences seem to be around us, what will educators do with them in the classroom. The issue of stress is critically important in the classroom.