12 Questions
What is the primary characteristic of contemporary stress?
More psychologically driven
What determines the stress response?
Both the nature of the stressor and the state of the person being stressed
What is the term for 'good' stress?
Eustress
What is the name of the wide-ranging set of bodily changes triggered by a stressor?
General Adaptation Syndrome
What is one of the physical responses to stress?
Increased fluid retention
What is the term for any stimulus that produces a stress response?
Stressor
What is the primary function of the SyNS in the 'Fight or Flight' response?
To mobilize resources to relevant organs for immediate activity
What is the primary role of ACTH in the Resistance Stage?
To stimulate the release of cortisol from the adrenal cortex
What is a potential consequence of prolonged elevated cortisol levels?
Muscle wasting and immune suppression
What is the primary consequence of dysfunctional homeostatic control systems?
Disease states and potentially death
What is a potential effect of stress on healing?
Poorer healing as you age
What is the relationship between stress and disease?
Stress can clearly predispose you to certain ailments
Learn about the different definitions of stress, including the non-specific response of the body to change, physical and emotional strain, and the stress response. Discover the difference between eustress and distress and how the body adapts to stressors.
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