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Heart and Blood Vessels Under Stress
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Heart and Blood Vessels Under Stress

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What is a potential consequence of constantly operating the heart in overdrive?

  • Decreased cardiac output
  • Improved cardiac function
  • Hypertension and potential vascular disease (correct)
  • Reduced blood pressure
  • What can excess energy from stress hormones contribute to?

  • Improved insulin sensitivity
  • Enhanced immune function
  • Weight loss
  • Cardiovascular disease (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a potential effect of chronic stress on the reproductive system?

  • Increased fertility in men (correct)
  • Impaired ovulation in girls
  • Erectile dysfunction in men
  • Reduced testosterone levels in boys
  • What can acute stress lead to in the immune system?

    <p>Overuse of the immune system, causing inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of elevated blood pressure?

    <p>Vascular disease and potential hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can chronically inhibited hormones lead to in girls?

    <p>Impeded ovulation and uterine development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can vascular disease in the coronary arteries lead to?

    <p>Coronary artery disease, heart attacks, and death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can chronic stress lead to in the heart?

    <p>Hypertension and potential vascular disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the heart compared to in terms of its functionality?

    <p>A car engine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During acute stress, what happens to blood vessels?

    <p>They tighten and constrict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of hypertension?

    <p>Vascular disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do hormones like cortisol and glucagon do during stress?

    <p>Convert stored energy into usable forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does chronic stress affect the reproductive system in girls?

    <p>It impedes ovulation and uterine development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can stress hormones like cortisol contribute to in terms of cardiovascular disease?

    <p>Increased blood sugar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of chronic inhibition of hormones like LH and FSH in boys?

    <p>Reduced testosterone levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of acute stress on the immune system?

    <p>It causes overuse of the immune system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does chronic stress affect the heart?

    <p>It increases the force of contraction and heart rate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of vascular disease in blood vessels?

    <p>Rigid blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the immune system during acute stress?

    <p>It attacks good things in the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of chronic stress on boys?

    <p>Reduced testosterone levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can extra blood sugar from stress hormones contribute to?

    <p>Cardiovascular disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of hypertension?

    <p>Vascular disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to ovulation and uterine development in girls during chronic stress?

    <p>They are halted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of blood vessels distending and becoming more rigid?

    <p>Elevated blood pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Heart and Blood Vessels

    • The heart is like a car engine, with valves and pressurized chambers, responsible for delivering blood and nutrients to organs.
    • During acute stress, the heart rate and force of contraction increase, and blood vessels tighten to get blood and nutrients flowing faster.
    • Constantly operating the heart in overdrive can be damaging.

    Damaging Effects of Stress on the Heart

    • Increased blood pressure leads to blood vessels distending and becoming more rigid, requiring more force from the heart to pump blood.
    • This leads to a vicious cycle of elevated blood pressure, potentially causing hypertension (HTN).
    • Hypertension can lead to vascular disease, where blood vessels experience damage, inflammation, and plaque buildup.
    • Vascular disease in the coronary arteries can lead to coronary artery disease (CAD), heart attacks, and death.

    Metabolism

    • During stress, the body secretes hormones like cortisol and glucagon, converting stored energy into usable forms.
    • If the extra energy is not used, it can exacerbate metabolic conditions like diabetes, leading to extra blood sugar.
    • Extra blood sugar can contribute to cardiovascular disease.

    Reproductive System

    • Chronic stress can impede reproductive abilities, shutting down ovulation and uterine development in girls.
    • Hormones involved in pregnancy, like LH and FSH, can become chronically inhibited, making it harder to release eggs or nurture their growth.
    • Boys experience a similar inhibition of sex hormones, leading to reduced testosterone levels.
    • Stress can cause erectile dysfunction (ED) in men due to reduced blood flow to the penis.

    Immune System

    • The immune system has two categories: innate (inflammation) and adaptive (specific white blood cells and antibodies).
    • Acute stress can lead to overuse of the immune system, causing inflammation and attacking good things in the body.
    • Chronic stress can suppress the immune system, making it less responsive to threats and increasing susceptibility to illness.
    • Examples of suppressed immune system function include decreased wound healing and increased susceptibility to illness.

    Heart and Blood Vessels

    • Heart is responsible for delivering blood and nutrients to organs, with valves and pressurized chambers similar to a car engine.
    • During acute stress, heart rate and force of contraction increase, and blood vessels tighten to get blood and nutrients flowing faster.
    • Constantly operating the heart in overdrive can be damaging.

    Damaging Effects of Stress on the Heart

    • Increased blood pressure leads to blood vessels distending and becoming more rigid, requiring more force from the heart to pump blood.
    • Elevated blood pressure can lead to hypertension (HTN), a vicious cycle of high blood pressure and heart damage.
    • Hypertension can cause vascular disease, including damage, inflammation, and plaque buildup in blood vessels.
    • Vascular disease in the coronary arteries can lead to coronary artery disease (CAD), heart attacks, and death.

    Metabolism

    • During stress, the body secretes hormones like cortisol and glucagon, converting stored energy into usable forms.
    • If extra energy is not used, it can exacerbate metabolic conditions like diabetes, leading to extra blood sugar.
    • Extra blood sugar can contribute to cardiovascular disease.

    Reproductive System

    • Chronic stress can impede reproductive abilities, shutting down ovulation and uterine development in girls.
    • Hormones involved in pregnancy, like LH and FSH, can become chronically inhibited, making it harder to release eggs or nurture their growth.
    • Boys experience a similar inhibition of sex hormones, leading to reduced testosterone levels.
    • Stress can cause erectile dysfunction (ED) in men due to reduced blood flow to the penis.

    Immune System

    • The immune system has two categories: innate (inflammation) and adaptive (specific white blood cells and antibodies).
    • Acute stress can lead to overuse of the immune system, causing inflammation and attacking good things in the body.
    • Chronic stress can suppress the immune system, making it less responsive to threats and increasing susceptibility to illness.
    • Examples of suppressed immune system function include decreased wound healing and increased susceptibility to illness.

    Heart and Blood Vessels

    • Heart is responsible for delivering blood and nutrients to organs, with valves and pressurized chambers similar to a car engine.
    • During acute stress, heart rate and force of contraction increase, and blood vessels tighten to get blood and nutrients flowing faster.
    • Constantly operating the heart in overdrive can be damaging.

    Damaging Effects of Stress on the Heart

    • Increased blood pressure leads to blood vessels distending and becoming more rigid, requiring more force from the heart to pump blood.
    • Elevated blood pressure can lead to hypertension (HTN), a vicious cycle of high blood pressure and heart damage.
    • Hypertension can cause vascular disease, including damage, inflammation, and plaque buildup in blood vessels.
    • Vascular disease in the coronary arteries can lead to coronary artery disease (CAD), heart attacks, and death.

    Metabolism

    • During stress, the body secretes hormones like cortisol and glucagon, converting stored energy into usable forms.
    • If extra energy is not used, it can exacerbate metabolic conditions like diabetes, leading to extra blood sugar.
    • Extra blood sugar can contribute to cardiovascular disease.

    Reproductive System

    • Chronic stress can impede reproductive abilities, shutting down ovulation and uterine development in girls.
    • Hormones involved in pregnancy, like LH and FSH, can become chronically inhibited, making it harder to release eggs or nurture their growth.
    • Boys experience a similar inhibition of sex hormones, leading to reduced testosterone levels.
    • Stress can cause erectile dysfunction (ED) in men due to reduced blood flow to the penis.

    Immune System

    • The immune system has two categories: innate (inflammation) and adaptive (specific white blood cells and antibodies).
    • Acute stress can lead to overuse of the immune system, causing inflammation and attacking good things in the body.
    • Chronic stress can suppress the immune system, making it less responsive to threats and increasing susceptibility to illness.
    • Examples of suppressed immune system function include decreased wound healing and increased susceptibility to illness.

    Heart and Blood Vessels

    • Heart is responsible for delivering blood and nutrients to organs, with valves and pressurized chambers similar to a car engine.
    • During acute stress, heart rate and force of contraction increase, and blood vessels tighten to get blood and nutrients flowing faster.
    • Constantly operating the heart in overdrive can be damaging.

    Damaging Effects of Stress on the Heart

    • Increased blood pressure leads to blood vessels distending and becoming more rigid, requiring more force from the heart to pump blood.
    • Elevated blood pressure can lead to hypertension (HTN), a vicious cycle of high blood pressure and heart damage.
    • Hypertension can cause vascular disease, including damage, inflammation, and plaque buildup in blood vessels.
    • Vascular disease in the coronary arteries can lead to coronary artery disease (CAD), heart attacks, and death.

    Metabolism

    • During stress, the body secretes hormones like cortisol and glucagon, converting stored energy into usable forms.
    • If extra energy is not used, it can exacerbate metabolic conditions like diabetes, leading to extra blood sugar.
    • Extra blood sugar can contribute to cardiovascular disease.

    Reproductive System

    • Chronic stress can impede reproductive abilities, shutting down ovulation and uterine development in girls.
    • Hormones involved in pregnancy, like LH and FSH, can become chronically inhibited, making it harder to release eggs or nurture their growth.
    • Boys experience a similar inhibition of sex hormones, leading to reduced testosterone levels.
    • Stress can cause erectile dysfunction (ED) in men due to reduced blood flow to the penis.

    Immune System

    • The immune system has two categories: innate (inflammation) and adaptive (specific white blood cells and antibodies).
    • Acute stress can lead to overuse of the immune system, causing inflammation and attacking good things in the body.
    • Chronic stress can suppress the immune system, making it less responsive to threats and increasing susceptibility to illness.
    • Examples of suppressed immune system function include decreased wound healing and increased susceptibility to illness.

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