Stress Causes, Diagnosis, and Prevention

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What was found to be the lowest risk factor for suicide according to the text?

  • High stress levels
  • Low stress levels
  • No stress at all
  • Moderate stress levels (correct)

How does stress influence heart disease according to the text?

  • Stress only affects the brain but not the heart
  • Stress has no effect on heart disease
  • It does not affect the heart at all
  • Stress can negatively affect the heart through activating the sympathetic nervous system (correct)

In response to stress, what do some individuals develop cravings for according to the text?

  • Vegetables and fruits
  • Whole grains
  • Healthy proteins
  • Salt, fat, and sugar (correct)

What has been observed in patients with anorexia and bulimia concerning stress chemicals?

<p>Increased stress chemical levels (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact does relaxation therapy have on sleep disturbances according to the text?

<p>It reduces stress levels and improves sleep quality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Stress can only influence the heart when it activates the parasympathetic nervous system.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Some people lose weight in response to stress due to a loss of appetite.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Chronic pain caused by arthritis can be intensified by stress according to the text.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Stress chemicals have not been observed at chronically elevated levels in patients with anorexia and bulimia.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Relaxation therapy does not have any effect on stress levels or the quality of sleep.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Stress can influence the activity of the heart when it activates the ______ nervous system

<p>sympathetic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Chronic pain caused by arthritis may be intensified by ______

<p>stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

Some people develop cravings for salt, fat, and sugar to counteract ______

<p>tension</p> Signup and view all the answers

In rare cases, stress may trigger hyperactivity of the thyroid gland, stimulating appetite but causing the body to burn up calories at a faster than normal ______

<p>rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

The tensions of unresolved stress frequently cause ______, generally keeping the stressed person awake

<p>insomnia</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary connection between stress and weight gain in some individuals?

<p>The release of cortisol</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can stress negatively affect heart disease?

<p>By activating the sympathetic nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some common effects of stress on eating problems and weight?

<p>Weight gain and cravings for salt, fat, and sugar</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can unresolved stress impact sleep disturbances?

<p>Cause insomnia or awakenings in the middle of the night</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way in which chronic pain can be intensified by stress?

<p>Chronic pain caused by arthritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following health issues with their impact of stress:

<p>Heart disease = Activation of sympathetic nervous system Eating problems = Weight gain and cravings for salt, fat, and sugar Pain = Intensification of chronic pain, tension-type headaches Sleep disturbances = Insomnia, increase in stress hormones during sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following effects of stress with their corresponding outcomes:

<p>Weight gain = Release of cortisol promoting abdominal fat Eating problems = Cravings for salt, fat, and sugar Sleep disturbances = Increase in stress hormones during sleep, relaxation therapy improving quality of sleep Pain = Intensification of arthritis pain, tension-type headaches</p> Signup and view all the answers

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