18 Questions
During chronic stress, what happens to the secretion of growth hormone?
Decreases
Which of the following is NOT a manifestation of increased muscle tone during stress?
Increased flexibility
What is the main goal of increased muscle contractions and muscle tone during stress?
Escaping from the place of stressor
Which of the following is NOT a sympathetic nervous system activation response to stress?
Increased insulin secretion
What is the effect of adrenaline on blood pressure?
Increases blood pressure
Which hormone increases the threshold for pain during stress?
Beta endorphins
What is the main purpose of General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)?
To maintain the organism in a state of dynamic balance
Which of the following is NOT a component of stress response according to the text?
Evolution of stressors into GAS
What defines a stressor according to the text?
Any factor that can cause homeostasis disorders
Which factor influences the strength of stress response?
Trait of the stressor and adaptive abilities of the organism
What are vulnerability factors related to in the text?
Genetic predisposition, internal psychological factors, and external factors acting on the organism
What is the key goal of compensatory mechanisms activated in response to homeostasis disorders?
To restore homeostasis and dynamic equilibrium
During the alarm stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS), what is the main hormone secreted by the hypothalamus that stimulates the secretion of ACTH?
CRF (Corticotropin-Releasing Factor)
What is a characteristic of the anti-shock phase during the alarm stage of GAS?
Activation of all body's defenses
During the stage of resistance in GAS, what happens to the organism?
It restores homeostasis at an abnormal level
What is a characteristic of the stage of adaptation (resistance) in GAS?
Results in neutrophilia and eosinopenia
Which hormone secretion characterizes the anabolic stage of GAS?
Insulin
What are some consequences of reaching the exhaustion stage in GAS?
Renal insufficiency
Test your knowledge on disorders of homeostasis and the general adaptation syndrome, which involves the body's compensatory mechanisms to restore internal balance in response to stressors. Learn about the constancy of the internal environment and the negative and positive feedback loops involved.
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