KNES 342 Exam #1
SAM complex/alarm phase occurs in the hypothalamus, then __________ nervous system, then adrenal
_________ - correct answer ✔✔sympathetic, medulla
HPA axis/resistance phase occurs in the hypothalamus, then _________ gland, then ________ cortex -
correct answer ✔✔pituitary, adrenal
fight or flight symptoms include dilated ______, thickened _______, increased heart rate, decreased
secretions to lungs, slowed ________ system, and contracted sphincters - correct answer ✔✔pupils,
saliva, digestive
glands that are most relevant to stress - correct answer ✔✔pituitary, thyroid, adrenal
T/F: Chronic stress weakens the immune system - correct answer ✔✔true
T/F: Short term stressors boost the immune system - correct answer ✔✔true
chronic stress damages the CV system with ________ and ________ - correct answer ✔✔blockages,
hypertension
Chronic stress causes constant muscle contraction/bracing leading to: - correct answer ✔✔fatigue,
aches, tightness
stress is a ___________ and ___________ reaction to a real of perceived _________ that requires some
action or resolution - correct answer ✔✔psychological, physiological, threat
__________ percent of all visits to a primary care physician are because of stress-related disorders -
correct answer ✔✔75-90
, Stress is linked to the _______ leading causes of death in North America - correct answer ✔✔sixth
About ______ percent of all adults report that they have experienced stress some time in their lives -
correct answer ✔✔90
stages of General Adaptation Syndrome - correct answer ✔✔alarm, resistance, exhaustion
alarm stage is composed of _____ stress and the disruption of ________ - correct answer ✔✔acute,
homeostasis
resistance stage is composed of bodily __________ and coping mechanisms resulting in _______
products - correct answer ✔✔adaptations, stress
the exhaustion stage is prolonged ________ to stress leading to depletion of __________ energy
resulting in illness or ______ - correct answer ✔✔exposure, resistance, death
four stages of stress management and prevention - correct answer ✔✔life situations/chronic stressors,
perception/evaluation, stress response, consequences
eustress is ________ stress that inspires and _____________ you - correct answer ✔✔good, motivates
distress - correct answer ✔✔negative, harmful, destructive
PTSD is the _______ activation of the ________ nervous system or being stuck in fight or flight - correct
answer ✔✔maximum, sympathetic
PTSD symptoms include flash____, night____, headaches, memory ______, depression, ______
problems, inability to hold a _____, and sleep ________ - correct answer ✔✔backs, mares, deficits,
relationship, job, problems
What area of the brain is responsible for controlling emotional responses? - correct answer ✔✔limbic
system
SAM complex/alarm phase occurs in the hypothalamus, then __________ nervous system, then adrenal
_________ - correct answer ✔✔sympathetic, medulla
HPA axis/resistance phase occurs in the hypothalamus, then _________ gland, then ________ cortex -
correct answer ✔✔pituitary, adrenal
fight or flight symptoms include dilated ______, thickened _______, increased heart rate, decreased
secretions to lungs, slowed ________ system, and contracted sphincters - correct answer ✔✔pupils,
saliva, digestive
glands that are most relevant to stress - correct answer ✔✔pituitary, thyroid, adrenal
T/F: Chronic stress weakens the immune system - correct answer ✔✔true
T/F: Short term stressors boost the immune system - correct answer ✔✔true
chronic stress damages the CV system with ________ and ________ - correct answer ✔✔blockages,
hypertension
Chronic stress causes constant muscle contraction/bracing leading to: - correct answer ✔✔fatigue,
aches, tightness
stress is a ___________ and ___________ reaction to a real of perceived _________ that requires some
action or resolution - correct answer ✔✔psychological, physiological, threat
__________ percent of all visits to a primary care physician are because of stress-related disorders -
correct answer ✔✔75-90
, Stress is linked to the _______ leading causes of death in North America - correct answer ✔✔sixth
About ______ percent of all adults report that they have experienced stress some time in their lives -
correct answer ✔✔90
stages of General Adaptation Syndrome - correct answer ✔✔alarm, resistance, exhaustion
alarm stage is composed of _____ stress and the disruption of ________ - correct answer ✔✔acute,
homeostasis
resistance stage is composed of bodily __________ and coping mechanisms resulting in _______
products - correct answer ✔✔adaptations, stress
the exhaustion stage is prolonged ________ to stress leading to depletion of __________ energy
resulting in illness or ______ - correct answer ✔✔exposure, resistance, death
four stages of stress management and prevention - correct answer ✔✔life situations/chronic stressors,
perception/evaluation, stress response, consequences
eustress is ________ stress that inspires and _____________ you - correct answer ✔✔good, motivates
distress - correct answer ✔✔negative, harmful, destructive
PTSD is the _______ activation of the ________ nervous system or being stuck in fight or flight - correct
answer ✔✔maximum, sympathetic
PTSD symptoms include flash____, night____, headaches, memory ______, depression, ______
problems, inability to hold a _____, and sleep ________ - correct answer ✔✔backs, mares, deficits,
relationship, job, problems
What area of the brain is responsible for controlling emotional responses? - correct answer ✔✔limbic
system
