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During stress, which gland increases the secretion of glucocorticoid hormones like cortisol?
What is the primary effect of cortisol during stress?
In the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS), which stage is marked by the onset of diseases of adaptation?
What initiates the stress response involving corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) and cortisol?
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Which system is involved in initiating the stress response along with the endocrine system?
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What hormone suppresses reproduction, growth, and thyroid hormone during stress?
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Which hormone is released in response to stress and plays a role in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy?
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In the stress response, the pituitary gland releases hormones that act on which organ?
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What effect does stress have on the synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins?
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Which stage of stress development involves the body mobilizing resources to respond to a perceived threat?
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In General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS), which phase follows the resistance stage if stress continues without relief?
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What is the main hormone released during the alarm reaction stage of General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)?
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Which hormone can act as an immunosuppressant by inhibiting protein synthesis and synthesis of immunoglobulin?
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What is the effect of cortisol on protein metabolism?
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In which tissues does cortisol have catabolic effects?
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Which cells can cortisol suppress that reduces the third line of defense in the immune system?
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What physiological stressor is mentioned to include psychosocial distress?
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What changes are associated with periods of depression and emotional upheaval according to the text?
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What is the main function of cortisol in the stress response?
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Which gland is primarily responsible for triggering the release of cortisol during stress?
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How does chronic stress affect hormonal balance in the body?
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In the stages of stress development, which phase involves initial exposure to a stressor and activation of the fight-or-flight response?
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Which term describes the body's overall response to stressors, involving alarm, resistance, and exhaustion phases?
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In early stages of successful adaptive responses to stress, what might cells exhibit?
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Which cellular adaptation involves an increase in cell number?
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What is a common example of pathologic hyperplasia mentioned in the text?
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Which theme is NOT mentioned as important in understanding cell injury and cell death?
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What is the most common cause of hypoxia mentioned in the text?
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Within what time frame does the heart muscle show signs of difficulty contracting after blood supply interruption?
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Which is NOT a significant adaptive change in cells mentioned in the text?
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