homeostasis correct answers maintenance of a relatively constant range of environment
within the body
stress correct answers non-specific response of the body to any demand placed on it
-perceived or anticipated threat that disrupts a person's homeostasis
stressor correct answers agent responsible for producing stress
distress correct answers harmful or unpleasant stress
eustress correct answers positive events that stimulate growth
allostasis correct answers brain continuously monitors for future events and anticipates what
is required from neuroendocrine and autonomic systems
-set point changes in allostasis
allostatic overload correct answers overactivation of adaptive systems
-diseases and disorders emerge
-exaggerated secretion of cortisol, catecholamines, and proinflammatory cytokines
-decline in parasympathetic activity
sympathetic nervous system correct answers preparation for energy expenditure (catabolic)
-increased glucose
-diversion of blood flow from skin/visceral organs to skeletal muscle
-increased HR and ventilation
parasympathetic nervous system correct answers energy conservation (anabolic)
-increased storage of glucose
-diversion of blood flow from skeletal muscle to skin/visceral organs
-decreased HR and ventilation
adenohypophysis correct answers hypothalamus secretes releasing and inhibiting factors via
capillaries to anterior pituitary
-secretes hormones
neurohypophysis correct answers hypothalamus secretes hormones directly to posterior
pituitary
-stores and releases hormones
cortisol correct answers -secreted during stress
-reaches all tissues
-stimulates gluconeogenesis
-elevates blood glucose
-affects protein metabolism
-anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive agent
catecholamines correct answers released from adrenal medulla