12 Questions
What is stress, as defined by the module?
A non-specific response of the body to any demand for change
What is the difference between eustress and distress?
Eustress is a positive stress, while distress is a negative stress
What is the General Adaptation Syndrome?
A wide-ranging set of bodily changes triggered by a stressor
What determines the stress response?
The nature of the stressor and the state of the person being stressed
What is the primary function of the hypothalamus during the Fight or Flight response?
To increase the firing of the Sympathetic Nervous System (SyNS)
What is one of the physical responses of the body during the stress response?
Increased fluid retention
What is the relationship between stress and disease?
Stress can predispose to certain diseases
What is the Alarm Stage also known as?
The Alarm Stage has no other name
What is the effect of prolonged elevated cortisol levels during the Exhaustion Stage?
Muscle wasting and immune suppression
What is the effect of stress on the body's ability to heal?
Stress increases healing times
What is the effect of aging on the body's ability to maintain homeostasis?
Aging decreases the body's ability to maintain homeostasis
What is the role of the hypothalamus in the Resistance Stage?
To enhance and prolong the effects of the SyNS
Test your understanding of stress definitions, types of stress, and the physiological response to stress. Learn about eustress, distress, and the General Adaptation Syndrome. Assess your knowledge of the bodily changes that occur when the body responds to stress.
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